1997 Toyota RAV4 2D Utility, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Pump

NOTE: Fuel pump performance measures fuel pressure, not regulated fuel pressure.
FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

Application Pressure psi (kg/cm2 )
RAV4 (1) 44-50 (3.1-3.5)
(1) Check fuel pressure with engine off and using scan tool connected to data link connector No. 3 with ignition on to activate fuel pump or by connecting battery voltage to terminals on electric fuel pump.
REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

Application At Idle W/Vacuum psi (kg/cm2 ) At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm2 )
RAV4 (1) (1)
(1) Fuel pressure should be 44-50 psi (3.1-3.5 kg/cm2 ) with engine idling. Fuel pressure regulator is not vacuum controlled, as fuel pressure regulator is mounted on in-tank fuel pump.
FUEL PUMP RESISTANCE

Application Ohms
RAV4 .2-3.0
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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