P0230
Fuel System - Troubleshooting - P0230Component Location:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The PCM provides ground to one side of the coil in the fuel pump relay to control the fuel pump relay. The other side of the fuel pump relay coil is connected to fuel pump relay, which activates when the ignition switch is ON. The PCM monitors the control circuit between the fuel pump relay and the PCM. When the ignition switch is turned ON, the PCM energizes the fuel pump relay, which sends power to the fuel pump.
DTC DESCRIPTION
PCM sets DTC P0230 if the PCM detects the fuel pump relay control circuit is open, short to ground or battery.
DTC Detecting Condition:
MONITOR DTC STATUS
1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode.
2. Press F5(INFO) to select DTC information from the DTCs menu.
3. Confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions.
4. Read "DTC Status" parameter.
5. Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?
NOTE
1. History (Not Present) fault : DTC occurred but has been cleared.
2. Present fault : DTC is occurring at present time.
YES - Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or PCM's connector or was repaired and PCM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for loose or poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO - Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.
TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION
1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness(es) and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
3. Has a problem been found?
YES - Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure
NO - Go to "Power Supply Circuit Inspection" procedure
POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION
1. Remove the fuel pump relay.
2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
3. Measure the voltage between terminal 85 of the fuel pump relay harness connector and chassis ground.
4. Measure the voltage between terminal 30 of the fuel pump relay harness connector and chassis ground.
Specification : Approx. B+
5. Is voltage within the specification?
YES - Go to "Control Circuit Inspection" procedure
NO - Check for an open or short to ground in the power supply circuit. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
CONTROL CIRCUIT INSPECTION
1. Check for short to ground in control circuit
1. Ignition "OFF" & Relay connector : Disconnected.
2. Measure resistance between terminal 86 of the relay harness connector and chassis ground.
Specification : Infinite
3. Is resistance within the specification?
YES - Go to next step
NO - Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
2. Check for short to power in control circuit
1. Disconnect PCM connector
2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF"
3. Measure voltage between terminal 86 of the relay harness connector and chassis ground
Specification : Approx 0 V
4. Is voltage within the specification?
YES - Go to next step
NO - Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
3. Check for open in control harness
1. Measure resistance between terminals 86 of the relay harness connector and 69 of the PCM harness connector.
Specification : Approx 0 Ohm
2. Is resistance within the specification?
YES - Thoroughly Check for poor connection between PCM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO - Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Ignition "OFF" & Engine "OFF"
2. Remove the fuel pump relay.
3. Apply 12 V and a ground to 85 and 86 of the fuel pump relay(Component side).
4. Check if the fuel pump relay works well when it is energized. (If the fuel pump relay works normally, a clicking sound can be heard.)
5. Does the fuel pump relay operate normally?
YES - Go to next step.
NO - Check relay for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good relay and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace relay and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode.
2. Press F5(INFO) and confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions.
3. Read "DTC Status" parameter.
4. Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?
YES - System performing to specification at this time. Clear the DTC.
NO - Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.
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