Fuel System Inspection
- Check the fuel pressure
- Check the fuel for excessive water, alcohol, or other contaminants.
- Install a fuel pressure gage.
- Inspect fuel pressure with normal idle status.
Specification: 338~348 kpa (3.38~3.48 bar)
- Is fuel pressure within the specified value?
YES
- Go to next step as below.
NO
- Inspect the suspected area. Refer to table as below. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
Condition Possible Cause Suspected Area Fuel Pressure too low Clogged fuel filter Fuel filter Fuel leak on the fuel-pressure regulator that is assembled on fuel pump Fuel Pump (Fuel Pressure Regulator) Fuel Pressure too High Sticking fuel pressure regulator Fuel Pump (Fuel Pressure Regulator) - Check the fuel line pressure
- Stop the engine.
- Check that the fuel pressure change.
Specification: After engine stop, the fuel pressure is to be maintained at least 5 minutes
- is it within the specification value?
YES
- Check the engine compression pressure. After check the engine mechanical parts, repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
NO
- Inspect the suspected area. Refer to table as below. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
| Condition | Possible Cause | Suspected Area |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel pressure is slowly lowered | leakage from Injector | Injector |
| Fuel pressure is sharply lowered | Fuel Pump (Check valve is stuck open) | Fuel Pump |