Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Fuel Pressure Sensor, Checking: Notes
Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS
Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing any component with gold-plated electrical harness connector terminals.
For wiring diagrams, component locations, and connector views, Refer to the applicable wiring diagram.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Multimeter
- Wiring diagram.
Test requirements
- The Fuel Pump (FP) Control Module -J538- OK.
- The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) - J623- fuses OK.
- The fuel filter OK.
- The battery voltage at least 12.5 V.
- All electrical consumers switched off (radiator fan must NOT run during test).
- A/C switched off.
- The fuel tank at least 1 /4 filled.
- The ignition switched off.
Test procedure
-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK
Start diagnosis
-- Remove the engine cover with air filter. Refer to appropriate service information.
-- Using a Multimeter, Check the Fuel Pressure Sensor - G247- electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage.
Specified value: near 5.0 V
-- Switch the ignition off.
-- Continue test according to the following table:
| Value | Cause | Test |
|---|---|---|
| If the specified value was not obtained: | Open or shorted circuit | CHECKING WIRING |
| If the specified value was obtained: | Check reference signal circuit | CHECKING WIRING |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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