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Fuel Pump Circuit
Wiring diagram:
Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>PREPARATION TOOL>HOW TO USE CHECK BOARD .
- CHECK OPERATING SOUND OF FUEL PUMP
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Check if the fuel pump operates for two seconds when turning the ignition switch to ON.
NOTE:Fuel pump operation can be executed using the Subaru Select Monitor.
Refer to "Active Test" for the procedures. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>ACTIVE TEST .
Does the fuel pump emit operating sound?
Yes : Check the fuel injector circuit. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON>FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT .
No : Go to 2 .
- CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT OF FUEL PUMP (OPEN CIRCUIT)
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- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the connector from fuel pump.
- Measure the resistance of harness between fuel pump connector and chassis ground.
Connector and terminal
(R132) No. 6 - Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 5 Ω?
Yes : Go to 3 .
No : Repair the following item.
- Open circuit in harness between fuel pump connector and chassis ground
- Poor contact of J/C
- CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO FUEL PUMP
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- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Measure the voltage between fuel pump connector and chassis ground.
Connector and terminal
(R132) No. 5 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
Is the voltage 10 V or more?
Yes : Replace the fuel pump. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY .
No : Go to 4 .
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN FUEL PUMP AND FUEL PUMP RELAY (OPEN)
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- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Remove the fuel pump relay.
- Measure the resistance of harness between fuel pump connector and fuel pump relay connector.
Connector and terminal
(R132) No. 5 - M/B (fuel pump relay) No. 3:
Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?
Yes : Go to 5 .
No : Repair the following item.
- Open circuit in harness between fuel pump connector and fuel pump relay connector
- Poor contact of coupling connector
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN FUEL PUMP AND FUEL PUMP RELAY (SHORT TO GROUND)
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Measure the resistance between fuel pump connector and chassis ground.
Connector and terminal
(R132) No. 5 - Chassis ground:
Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?
Yes : Go to 6 .
No : Repair the short circuit to ground in harness between fuel pump connector and fuel pump relay connector.
- CHECK FUEL PUMP RELAY
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Check the fuel pump relay. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL PUMP RELAY .
Is the check result OK?
Yes : Go to 7 .
No : Replace the fuel pump relay. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL PUMP RELAY .
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND FUEL PUMP RELAY(OPEN)
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- Disconnect the connector from ECM.
- Measure the resistance of harness between ECM connector and fuel pump relay connector.
Connector and terminal
(B62) No. 31 - M/B (fuel pump relay) No. 4:
Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?
Yes : Go to 8 .
No : Repair the open circuit of harness between ECM connector and fuel pump relay connector.
- CHECK POWER SUPPLY OF FUEL PUMP RELAY
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- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Measure the voltage between fuel pump relay connector and chassis ground.
Connector and terminal
M/B (fuel pump relay) No. 1 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
M/B (fuel pump relay) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
Is the voltage 10 V or more?
Yes : Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.
No : Repair the open or ground short in the harness of power supply circuit.
NOTE:After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
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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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