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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA1993ACCORD L4-2156CC 2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTUNE-UP AND ENGINE PERFORMANCE CHECKSFUEL PRESSURETESTING AND INSPECTION
1993 Honda Accord L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC
Fuel Pressure: Testing and Inspection
1993 Honda Accord L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
WARNING:
- Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flames or sparks away from the work area.
- Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while the engine is OFF.
1. Relieve fuel pressure.
a. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.
b. Remove fuel filler cap.
c. Use a box end wrench on the 6mm service bolt at the fuel rail, while holding the special banjo bolt with another wrench.
d. Place a rag or shop towel over the 6mm service bolt.
e. SLOWLY loosen the 6mm service bolt one complete turn.
2. Remove the service bolt on the fuel rail while holding the banjo bolt with another wrench and attach the fuel pressure gauge.
3. Start the engine. Measure the fuel pressure with the engine idling and the vacuum hose of the pressure regulator disconnected and plugged.
Unregulated pressure at idle should be:
280 - 330 kPa (40 - 47 PSI)
4. Reconnect the vacuum hose to the pressure regulator.
Regulated pressure at idle should be:
220 - 270 kPa (30 - 38 psi)
5. If the fuel pressure is not as specified, first check the fuel pump. If the pump is okay, check the following:
a. If pressure is higher than specified:
- Pinched, collapsed, or clogged fuel return hose or piping
- Faulty pressure regulator
b. If pressure is lower than specified:
- Clogged fuel filter
- Pressure regulator failure
- Leakage in the fuel system
- Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Keep open flames or sparks away from the work area.
- Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while the engine is OFF.
1. Relieve fuel pressure.
a. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.
b. Remove fuel filler cap.
c. Use a box end wrench on the 6mm service bolt at the fuel rail, while holding the special banjo bolt with another wrench.
Fuel System Service Bolt:
d. Place a rag or shop towel over the 6mm service bolt.
e. SLOWLY loosen the 6mm service bolt one complete turn.
2. Remove the service bolt on the fuel rail while holding the banjo bolt with another wrench and attach the fuel pressure gauge.
3. Start the engine. Measure the fuel pressure with the engine idling and the vacuum hose of the pressure regulator disconnected and plugged.
Checking Fuel Pressure:
Unregulated pressure at idle should be:
280 - 330 kPa (40 - 47 PSI)
4. Reconnect the vacuum hose to the pressure regulator.
Regulated pressure at idle should be:
220 - 270 kPa (30 - 38 psi)
5. If the fuel pressure is not as specified, first check the fuel pump. If the pump is okay, check the following:
a. If pressure is higher than specified:
- Pinched, collapsed, or clogged fuel return hose or piping
- Faulty pressure regulator
b. If pressure is lower than specified:
- Clogged fuel filter
- Pressure regulator failure
- Leakage in the fuel system
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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.