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DTC P0088: Fuel Rail / System Pressure - Too High: Procedure

  1. CHECK OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0088) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
    4. Read the DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0088 is output A
      DTC P0088 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0088 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    B → See step   6 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Fuel Press.
    4. Check that the fuel pressure fluctuates when the engine is raced.

      OK

      Fuel pressure fluctuates.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. REPLACE FUEL PUMP FOR HIGH PRESSURE 
    1. Replace the fuel pump for high pressure. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2012 - ] .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK IF DTC OUTPUT RECURS (SEE IF DTC P0088 IS OUTPUT AGAIN) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2012 - ] .
    4. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
    6. Read the DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0088 is output A
      DTC is not output B

    B → END 

    A: Go to next step 

  5. INSPECT FUEL RELIEF VALVE 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Fuel Press.
    4. Start the engine.
    5. Check the fuel pressure.

      Result

      Techstream Display Result Proceed to
      Fuel Press Below 15300 kPa (156 kgf/cm2 , 2219 psi) A
      15300 kPa (156 kgf/cm2 , 2219 psi) or more B

    B → See step   9 

    A → See step   8 

  6. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2012 - ] 
  7. REPLACE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2012 - ] 
  8. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2012 - ] 
  9. REPLACE FUEL RELIEF VALVE. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2012 - ]