Fuel Line Pressure

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Fuel Line Pressure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mazda Millenia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Install fuel pressure gauge in fuel supply line. Reconnect negative battery cable. Locate data link connector in left side of engine compartment. Connect a jumper wire between data link connector terminals F/P and GND. See Figure . Turn ignition on and observe fuel line pressure. Refer to the FUEL LINE PRESSUREΒ  table.
  2. If fuel line pressure is high, replace fuel pressure regulator. If fuel line pressure is low, check fuel pump maximum pressure. See FUEL PUMP MAXIMUM PRESSURE heading below. If fuel pump maximum pressure is as specified, check for plugged or restricted fuel line or fuel filter. Repair as necessary. If no problems are found, check pressure regulator hold pressure. See PRESSURE REGULATOR HOLD PRESSURE heading below.
FUEL LINE PRESSURE

Application Pressure psi (kg/cm2 )
Millenia 2.3L 38-48 (2.7-3.4)
RENDER: 1.0x

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