Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
Hand-held tester:
- Connect hand-held tester and check operation of fuel pump (See PRE-CHECK ).
- OK : Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on problem symptoms table (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).
- NG : Go to Next Step
- Check for ECM power source circuit (See ECM Power Source Circuit ).
- NG : Repair or replace.
- OK : Go to Next Step
- Check circuit opening relay (Marking: C/OPN) (See INSPECTION
).
- NG : Replace circuit opening relay.
- OK : Go to Next Step
- Check voltage between terminal FC of ECM and body ground.
PREPARATION:
- Disconnect the ECM with connector from body panel (See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ).
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Measure the voltage between the terminal FC of the ECM and body ground.
OK:
- Voltage: 9 to 14 V
- OK : Go to step 5.
- NG : Check for open in harness and connector between EFI MAIN relay and circuit opening relay (Marking: C/OPN), circuit opening relay and ECM (See PROCEDURE ).
- Check fuel pump (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
).
- NG : Repair or replace fuel pump.
- OK : Go to Next Step
- Check for open in harness and connector between circuit opening relay and fuel pump and body ground (See PROCEDURE
).
- NG : Repair or replace harness and connector.
- OK : Check and replace ECM (See PROCEDURE ).
OBD II scan tool (excluding hand-held tester):
- Check operation of fuel pump.
PREPARATION:
- Disconnect the ECM with connector from body panel (See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ).
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
- Connect between the terminal FC of the ECM connector and body ground.
- Check for fuel pressure in the fuel inlet hose when it is pinched off.
OK:
- There is pressure in fuel inlet hose.
HINT:
At this time, you will hear a fuel return flowing noise.
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- OK : Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on problem symptoms table (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).
- NG : Go to Next Step
- Check for ECM power source circuit (See ECM Power Source Circuit ).
- NG : Repair or replace.
- OK : Go to Next Step
- Check circuit opening relay (Marking: C/OPN) (See INSPECTION
).
- NG : Replace circuit opening relay.
- OK : Go to Next Step
- Check voltage between terminal FC of ECM and body ground (See Fuel Pump Control Circuit , step 4).
- OK : Go to step 5.
- NG : Check for open in harness and connector between EFI MAIN relay and circuit opening relay (Marking: C/OPN), circuit opening relay and ECM (See PROCEDURE ).
- Check fuel pump (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
).
- NG : Repair or replace fuel pump.
- OK : Go to Next Step
- Check for open in harness and connector between circuit opening relay and fuel pump and body ground (See PROCEDURE
).
- NG : Repair or replace harness and connector.
- OK : Check and replace ECM (See 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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