P0230

DTC P0230

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0230
- Fuel Pump Relay Control Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview






Circuit/System Description

The control module enables the fuel pump relay when the ignition switch is turned ON. The control module will disable the fuel pump relay within 2 seconds unless the control module detects ignition reference pulses. The control module continues to enable the fuel pump relay as long as ignition reference pulses are detected. The control module disables the fuel pump relay within 2 seconds if ignition reference pulses cease to be detected and the ignition remains ON.

The control module monitors the voltage on the fuel pump relay control circuit. If the control module detects an incorrect voltage on the fuel pump relay control circuit, a fuel pump relay control DTC sets.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The engine is cranking or running.
* The ignition voltage is between 11-18 volts.
* DTC P0230 runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* The control module detects that the commanded state of the driver and the actual state of the control circuit do not match.
* The above condition is met for a minimum of 2.5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0230 is a Type B DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P0230 is a Type B DTC.

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, command the fuel pump relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. Listen/feel for relay to click and for fuel pump to turn ON and OFF.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the fuel pump relay.
2. Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the ground circuit and ground.

^ If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit and the ground circuit.
4. Command the fuel pump relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

^ If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

^ If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fuel pump relay.

Component Testing

Relay Test

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the fuel pump relay.
2. Test for 70-110 ohms of resistance between terminals 85 and 86.

^ If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the relay.

3. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:

* Terminals 30 and 86
* Terminals 30 and 87
* Terminals 30 and 85
* Terminals 85 and 87

^ If not the specified value, replace the relay.

4. Test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between terminals 30 and 87 A.

^ If greater than the specified range, replace the relay.

5. Install a 15A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 volts. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground. Test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between terminals 30 and 87.

^ If greater than the specified range, replace the relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests

* Refer to Programming and RelearningProgramming and Relearning
* Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)