DTC P025B: Fuel Pump Module A Control Circuit Range/Performance

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Base, 2.5L Eng VIN P, Standard TransSECTION DTC P025B: Fuel Pump Module A Control Circuit Range/Performance
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P025B - FUEL PUMP MODULE A CONTROL CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE

Description:  The fuel pump control module monitors the duty cycle and frequency of the signal it receives from the powertrain control module (PCM). The fuel pump control module determines if the signal from the PCM on the fuel pump command (FPC) circuit is a valid duty cycle and frequency. If the duty cycle or frequency is invalid, the fuel pump control module sends a 20% duty cycle signal on the fuel pump monitor (FPM) circuit to report the concern to the PCM. The test fails when the fuel pump control module is still reporting that it is receiving an invalid duty cycle or frequency from the PCM after a calibrated amount of time.
Possible Causes: 
  • FPC circuit open or short to ground
  • FPC circuit short to voltage
  • Radio frequency interference or electromagnetic interference
  • Damaged fuel pump control module
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Check the harness for routing, alterations, incorrect shielding, or electrical interference from other systems.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST KC .
RENDER: 1.0x

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