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Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

PROCEDURE

SYMPTOM: FUEL PRESSURE TOO LOW.

Probable Cause;
- Clogged Fuel Filter.
- Fuel leakage to the return side caused by internal leakage of Fuel Pressure Regulator.
- Low discharge pressure of Fuel Pump.

SYMPTOM: FUEL PRESSURE TOO HIGH.

Probable Cause;
- Sticking Fuel Pressure Regulator.
- Clogged or bent fuel return hose.

SYMPTOM: THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE IN FUEL PRESSURE WHEN THE VACUUM HOSE IS CONNECTED AND WHEN IT IS REMOVED.

Probable Cause;
- Clogged or damaged vacuum hose or nipple.
- Sticking or poor seating of the Fuel Pressure Regulator.

SYMPTOM: FUEL PRESSURE DROPS SLOWLY AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED.

Probable Cause;
- Injector leakage.

SYMPTOM: FUEL PRESSURE DROPS IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED.

Probable Cause;
- The check valve within the Fuel Pump is open.