Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: Testing and Inspection

FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR TESTING

NOTE: The following vacuum and pressure values are indicated by relative pressure from atmospheric pressure.




1. Connect the Special Service Tools (Engine Signal Monitor) to the PCM as shown.

CAUTION: Do not apply a vacuum or pressure outside of the specified limits. Doing so will damage the fuel tank pressure sensor.




2. Apply pressure then a vacuum to the fuel tank pressure sensor according to the following procedure.




3. Decrease the applied pressure from +6.66 kPa (+50 mmHg, +1.97 in.Hg) to -6.66 kPa (-50 mmHg, -1.97 in.Hg) and verify that the PCM terminal 3F voltage decreases accordingly.




NOTE: The output voltage varies with the measuring condition.
- Input voltage - 5.0 V
- Atmospheric pressure - 101.3 kPa (29.9 in.Hg)
- Outside temperature - 30-100°C (0-182°F)

4. If not as specified inspect harness continuity:
- Between PCM terminal 3U and fuel tank pressure sensor terminal A
- Between PCM terminal 3AB and fuel tank pressure sensor terminal B
- Between PCM terminal 3A and fuel tank pressure sensor terminal C

Terminal voltage
- Fuel tank pressure sensor terminal B voltage: Ground (Below 1.0 V)
- Fuel tank pressure sensor terminal C voltage: Constant voltage (4.5-5.5 V)

5. If terminal voltage is correct and if there is harness continuity, replace the fuel tank pressure sensor.