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With Automatic Transaxle

FUEL PRESSURE HOLD INSPECTION

WARNING: Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Pressure Release Procedures".

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.




2. Install a fuel pressure gauge between the fuel filter and the main fuel hose. (Install clamps as shown.)
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

Breakout Box:




4. Connect PCM terminal No.80 and a ground by using a jumper wire and the SST.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON for 10 sec. to operate the fuel pump.
6. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and disconnect the jumper wire.
7. Observe the fuel pressure after 5 min.

Fuel pressure: More than 150 kPa (21 psi)

8. If not as specified, perform the following inspections.
- Fuel pump hold pressure.
- Pressure regulator hold pressure.
- Injector fuel leakage.

FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION

WARNING: Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Pressure Release Procedures".

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.




2. Install a fuel pressure gauge between the fuel filter and the main fuel hose. (Install clamps as shown.)
3. Connect the negative battery cable.

PCM Breakout Box:




4. Connect PCM terminal No.80 and a ground by using a jumper wire and the Special Service Tool (SST).
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
6. Measure the fuel line pressure.

Fuel line pressure: 260-310 kPa (37-46 psi)

7. If not as specified, perform the following inspections.
- Fuel pump maximum pressure.
- Fuel line clogging and restriction.
- Fuel filter clogging and restriction.
- Pressure regulator hold pressure.