2003 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Test Dd: Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor: Testing

NOTE: Proceed to DTC testing steps listed in FAULT CODE SETTING CONDITION  table of fault code setting condition.
FAULT CODE SETTING CONDITION

Fault Code KOEO KOER Continuous Memory
P0190  DD11  DD11  DD16
P0191  DD17  DD17  DD17
P0192  DD1  DD1  DD16
P0193  DD7  DD7  DD16
P1168 (Natural Gas Only)      DD17
P1169 (Natural Gas Only)      DD17
    NOTE: For additional testing information, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .

  1. 1) For KOEO & KOER Only DTC P0192: Verify DTC With FRP PID
    This DTC indicates FRP voltage fell below a minimum calibrated limit and a calibrated minimum amount of time during Comprehensive Component Monitor (CCM). Possible causes for this fault are:
    • FRP Signal Shorted To SIG RTN Or PWR GND
    • FRP Signal Circuit Open (NGV Only)
    • Low Fuel Pressure (NGV Only)
    • Faulty FRP Sensor
    • Faulty PCM

    Ensure vehicle has fuel (natural gas vehicles). Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using scan tool, access FRP PID from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu. If FRP PID voltage is less than .2 volt, go to next step (natural gas vehicles), or step  3) (all others). If FRP PID voltage is .2 volt or more, concern is intermittent. Go to step  13).

  2. 2) Check Fuel Pressure (Natural Gas Vehicles)

    Start engine. Access FRP PID and monitor fuel pressure. If fuel pressure reading is 80-120 psi (552-827 kPa), go to next step. If fuel pressure reading is not 80-120 psi (552-827 kPa), go to TEST HB, step 1) .
    NOTE: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) sensor may also be known as Injection Pressure (IP) sensor.
  3. 3) Generate Opposite Signal

    Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect FRP sensor connector. Connect a jumper wire between FRP SIGNAL and VREF circuits at FRP sensor harness connector. See Fig 1.
    NOTE: If a scan tool communication concern exists, remove jumper wire and go to step  24).

    Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using scan tool, access FRP V PID from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu. If FRP V PID voltage is more than 4.6 volts and vehicle is a no start, go to step  5). All others, replace FRP sensor. If FRP V PID voltage is 4.6 volts or less, disconnect jumper wire and go to next step.

  4. 4) Check VREF Voltage To FRP Sensor

    Ensure FRP sensor is disconnected and ignition switch is turned to ON position. Using a DVOM, measure voltage between VREF and SIG RTN circuits at FRP sensor harness connector. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . If voltage is 4-6 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not 4-6 volts, reconnect sensor and go to TEST C, step  1).
  5. 5) Check FRP Circuit For Open In Harness

    Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Leave FRP sensor disconnected. Disconnect PCM connector(s). Inspect connector for loose, damaged or corroded terminals. Repair as necessary. Using a DVOM, measure resistance of FRP circuit between FRP sensor harness connector and PCM harness connector. See PCM CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION and Fig 1 or Fig 2 . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in FRP circuit.
  6. 6) Check FRP Circuit For Short To PWR GND Or SIG RTN

    Using a DVOM, measure resistance between FRP and SIG RTN terminals at PCM harness connector. Also, measure resistance of FRP circuit between negative battery terminal and PCM harness connector terminal. See PCM CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION and Fig 1 or Fig 2 . If both resistance measurements are more than 10 k/ohms on no starts, go to TEST HB step 19) . All others, replace PCM. If either resistance measurement is 10 k/ohms or less, repair short in affected circuit.
  7. NOTE: For additional testing information, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .

  8. 7) For KOEO & KOER Only DTC P0193: Check FRP V PID Value
    This DTC indicates FRP voltage fell below a minimum calibrated limit and a calibrated minimum amount of time during Comprehensive Component Monitor (CCM). Possible causes for this fault are:
    • FRP Signal Shorted To VREF Or VPWR
    • FRP Signal Open (Gasoline Only)
    • Low Fuel Pressure (NGV Only)
    • Faulty FRP Sensor
    • Faulty PCM
    • High Fuel Pressure (Possible Faulty Fuel Pressure Regulator - NGV Only)

    Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using scan tool, access FRP V PID from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu. FRP V PID voltage should be more than 4.5 volts on natural gas vehicles, and more than 4.8 volts on gasoline vehicles. If FRP V PID voltage is as specified, go to next step (gasoline vehicles), and step  9) (natural gas vehicles). If FRP V PID voltage is not as specified, fault may be intermittent. Go to step  14).

  9. 8) Check FRP Sensor For Fuel Leaks

    Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Remove vacuum hose from FRP sensor. Inspect sensor and vacuum hose for fuel. If any fuel is present, replace FRP sensor. If no fuel is present, go to step  10).
  10. NOTE: In the following test, if natural gas vehicle is not equipped with Schrader valve for fuel pressure gauge installation, use scan tool and access FRP PID from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu to monitor fuel pressure.

  11. 9) Check Fuel Pressure (Natural Gas Vehicles)
    Start engine. Using scan tool, access FRP V PID from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu and monitor pressure. If fuel pressure is more than 150 psi (1034 kPa), go to TEST HB, step 1) . If fuel pressure is 150 psi (1034 kPa) or less, go to next step.
  12. 10) Simulate Opposite FRP Signal To PCM

    Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect FRP sensor connector. Connect jumper wire between FRP and SIG RTN terminals at FRP sensor harness connector. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using scan tool, access FRP V PID from PID/DATA MONITOR & RECORD menu.
    NOTE: If a scan tool communication concern exists, remove jumper wire and go to step  24).

    If FRP V PID voltage is less than .2 volt, replace FRP sensor. If FRP V PID voltage is .2 volt or more, go to step  12).

  13. NOTE: For additional testing information, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
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