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.
Fuel Pump Delivery Rate, Checking
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Hand held remote control (jumper).
- Multimeter.
- Electrical connector test lead set.
- Fuel pressure test set.
- Measuring container, fuel-resistant.
Test Conditions
- Battery voltage 12.5 V
- Fuel filter OK
- Fuel tank at least 1 /4 filled.
- Fuel pressure regulator OK.
- Ignition switched OFF.
Test Procedure
-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK
Start Diagnosis
-- Remove the fuel filler cap from fuel filler tube.
-- Remove rear seat bench.
-- Remove the floor sealing cover.
-- Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the fuel delivery unit.
-- Connect a hand held remote control (jumper) to terminal 1 of the fuel delivery unit and to vehicle battery (+).
-- Connect a jumper wire from terminal 5 of the fuel delivery unit to vehicle Ground.
Fuel system is under pressure! Before opening the system, place rags around the connection area. Then release the pressure by carefully loosening the connection.
-- Disconnect the fuel return line by pressing release buttons.
-- Connect a fuel line from the fuel pressure test set to the disconnected fuel return line and hold it in the measuring container.
-- Press the switch on the hand held remote control (jumper) and operate the fuel pump for 15 seconds.
-- Compare quantity of fuel delivered with minimum delivery rate in the diagram (cm3 /30s).
Voltage at the fuel pump with engine stopped and fuel pump running is approx. 2 volts less than battery voltage.
If minimum delivery quantity is not obtained, the following malfunctions may be present:
If specified value was Not obtained:
Check the following components;
- Fuel lines pinched.
- Fuel filter restriction.
- Fuel pump faulty.
-- Repair or replace the above components as necessary.
-- To replace the fuel filter refer to the appropriate Service Information.
-- To replace the fuel pump refer to the appropriate Service Information.
Assembly is performed in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Install the rear seat bench.
Final Procedures
After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:
- Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
- If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
- If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
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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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