VUE FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Fuel Pressure: Testing and Inspection
Fuel System Diagnosis
Fuel System Diagnosis
Diagnostic Instructions
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Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
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Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an
overview of the diagnostic approach.
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Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure Instructions)
provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Circuit/System Description
The engine control module (ECM) supplies a high voltage signal to the fuel pump control module (FPCM) when the ECM detects that the ignition is
ON. The high voltage signal from the ECM to the FPCM remains active for two seconds, unless the engine is in Crank or Run. While this signal is being
received, the FPCM closes the ground switch of the fuel pump and also supplies a varying voltage to the fuel tank pump module in order to maintain the
desired fuel rail pressure.
The fuel system is a returnless on-demand design. The fuel pressure regulator is a part of the primary fuel tank module, eliminating the need for a return
pipe from the engine. A returnless fuel system reduces the internal temperature of the fuel tank by not returning hot fuel from the engine to the fuel tank.
Reducing the internal temperature of the fuel tank results in lower evaporative emissions.
An electric turbine style fuel pump attaches to the primary fuel tank module inside the fuel tank. The fuel pump supplies high pressure fuel through the
fuel filter, past the fuel pressure regulator, and through the fuel feed pipe to the fuel injection system. The fuel pressure regulator has a T-joint that
diverts the needed fuel to the fuel rail with the unused fuel dropping back into the reservoir of the primary fuel tank module. The primary fuel tank
module contains a reverse flow check valve. The check valve and the fuel pressure regulator maintain fuel pressure in the fuel feed pipe and the fuel rail
in order to prevent long cranking times.
The primary fuel tank module also contains a primary jet pump and a secondary jet pump. Fuel pump flow loss, caused by vapor expulsion in the pump
inlet chamber, is diverted to the primary jet pump and the secondary jet pump through a restrictive orifice located on the pump cover. The primary jet
pump fills the reservoir of the primary fuel tank module. The secondary jet pump creates a venturi action which causes the fuel to be drawn from the
secondary side of the fuel tank, through the fuel transfer pipe, to the primary side of the fuel tank.
Reference Information
Description and Operation
Fuel System Description (See: Computers and Control Systems/Description and Operation/Fuel System Description)
Electrical Information Reference
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Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
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Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
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Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
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Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning)for scan tool information
Special Tools Required
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CH-48027-100 Digital Pressure Gage
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J 43936 Fuel Pressure Adapter Cap
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J 43937 Fuel Pressure Adapter Lines
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SA9127E-7 Fuel Pressure/Flow Adapter
Circuit/System Verification
Important:
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Repair all fuel system related DTCs before performing this diagnostic.
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Inspect the fuel system for damage or external leaks before proceeding.
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Verify that adequate fuel is in the fuel tank before proceeding.
