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Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injectors
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The Fuel Injectors a.e a solenoid-actuated constant-stroke pintle type consisting of a solenoid, plungel n€edle valvs and
housing. When cur.ent is applied to the solsnoid coil, the vslve litts up and pressurized fuel is injected. Because the nee-
dle valve litt and the luel pressure are constant, the iniection quantity is determined by the length of time that the valv€
is open (i.e., the duration the cu.rent is supplied to the solenoid coill. The Fu€l Iniector is sealed by an O-ring and seal
ring at the top and bottom. These seals also reduce operating nois6.
O.RII{G FUEL RAIL
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MlL) indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) l6: A problem in
the Fuel lniector circuit.
FILTER
PTUNGER
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- Tho MIL has boen roportod on.- Wilh tho SCS .hon connocto.conoctod (soo pago 11-34),code 16 is indicalod.
Do the ECM Besel Procedure (seepage l l -351.
Intermittant tailura, aystam ir OKat thir tim. (t..1 drivo m.y b.nocaar!ry1.Ch.ck lor poor connactiona ot100!6 wir6!.t C221 (loortod rtright .hock low.rl, C121,C122,Cl23, Cl24 llu6l InFctorrl, lndECM.
ls the MIL on and does itindicate code l6?
NOTE: lf engine willnot start, it may tak6lO seconds ol cranking to sgt th6 code.
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Fuel Supply System
Fuel Pressure Regulator
FUELRETURI{
Description
The fuel pressure .egulator maintains a constant Juel
pressure to the tuel injectors. When the difference be-
tween the fuel pressure and manitold pressur€ exceeds
3.O kgf/cm' 1294 kPa, 43 psi) tB18C1 engine: 3.5
kgt/cm, (343 kPa, 50 psi)], the diaphragm is pushed up-
ward, and the excess fuel is fed back into the fuel tank
through the retufn line,
CLOSE:
DIAPHRAGM
__l FUEL INLET
INTAKEMA'{IFOLDVACUUM
DIAPHNAGM
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\J FUEL INLET
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Te6ting
@ oo not smoko during the t€st. Ko6p opon
flames away from your work area,
1. Attach a fuel pressure gauge to the se.vice port of
the luel filter {see page 11-101).
Prossuro should be;
Bl88l ongin€:
275-324 kPa (2.8-3.3 kgf/cm', 40-47 psil
B18Cl €ngino:
329-378 kPa (3.35-3.85 kgf/cm' .48-55 pEi)
(with tho tuol pressure rsgulator vacuum hoso dls-
connoctod and pinched)
FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE07406 - oO/IOOO 1
Reconnect the vacuum hose to the fuel pressure
regulator.
Check that the tuel pressure rises when the vacu-
um hose from the fuel pressure regulator is discon-
nected again.
a lf the fuel pressure did not rise, replace the fuel
pressure regulatot.
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Filter
Fuel Supply System
Fuel
a Do not smoko while wo*ing on tusl system.
Keop open tlame away ftom your wotk area.a While replaclng th6 tusl liher, be caletul to koop a safodistanc6 betweon battery torminals and any tool3.
The Juel filter should b€ replaced every 4 years or 60,0O0miles (96,OOO km), whichever comes f irst. or wheneverthe fuel pressure drops below the specilied value
127 5 - 324 kPa, 2.8 - 3. 3 kgJ/cmr, 40-47 psi (Bl 8C 1engine: 329-378 kPa, 3.35-3.85 kgf/cmr, 48-55psi) with the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose dis-
connectedl afte. making sure that the tuel pump and thefuel pressure regulator are OK.
1 , Disconnect the battery negative cable trom the bat-
tery negative terminal.
NOTE; The LS and GS-R model radio may have acoded theft protection circuit, Be sure to get the cus-
tomer's code number before disconnecting the
batterv.
After service, reconnect power to the tadio and turn
it on. When the word "CODE" is displaved, enter
the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio
operation.
2. Place a shop towel under and around the fueltilter.
3. Relieve fuel pressure (see page 11-100).
4. Remove the special banio bolt and the fuel feed pipe
from the fuel tilter.
Remove the fuel filter clamp and tuel Jilter.
When assembling, use new washers, as shown,
NOTE: Clean the llared joint ot high pressure hoses
thoroughly before reconnecting them,
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SPECIALBOLT33 N.m(3.4 kgt.h,25 rbf.ft)
SERVICE BOLT15 N.m ll.5 kgt.m,1 I rbr.ftl
WASHERReplace
1O ttl.m(1.O kgf.m,7 tbt.ftl
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Eecause of its compact impeller design, the fuel pump is installed inside the fueltank, thereby saving space
ng the fuel line system.
FUEL PUMP
FUEL FILTER
FUEL PUMP BRACKET
FUEL PUMP CROSS SECTION lsido vi6rvl
IMPELLERS
CHECK VALVEPUMP CASING
The fuel oumo consists of a DC motor, a circumference flow pump, a relief valve for ptotecting the fuel lir
a check valve for retaining residual pressure, an inlet port, and a discharge port. The fuel pump assembly
the impellers (driven by the motor), the fuel pump casing {which forms the pumping chsmber), and the fuel p
OPERATION(1 ) When the engine is started. the PGi/t-Fl main relay actuates the fuel pump, and the motor turns togeth
impellers.
Differential pressure is generated by the numerous grooves around the impellers.
(2) Fuel entering the inlet porr flows inside the motor from the pumping chambe. and is forced through th
port via the check valve.
lf tuel flow is obstructed at the discharge side of the tuel line, the relief valve will open to bypass the
inlet port and prevent excessive fuel pressure.
(3) When the engine stops, the tuel pump stops automatically. However, a check valve closes by gravity t
residual pressure in the line, helping the engine to aestan more easily.
and simplify-
N lTop vi6w)
PORT
GROOVES
fuel line systems,
embly consists of
fuel pump cover.
together with the
rgh the discha.ge
ss the fuel to the
avitv to retain the
(cont'd)
PUMP COVER
FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CROSS SECTION
D|SCHARGE FORT ^ . tNLEr P
IMPELLER
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