2003 FORD MUSTANG fuel cap

PINPOINT TEST B: DTC P0455 MAJOR LEAK OR NO FLOW
DETECTED OR DTC P1443 VERY SMALL OR NO PURGE FLOW
DETECTED IN SYSTEM Procedure in this section.
z Pressurize the EVAP system to 3.48
kPa (14 inches H
2 O).
z Using the ultrasonic leak detector,
check the fuel vapor control valve tube
to the fuel tank for leaks. Check the
fuel tank pressure sensor, fuel vapor
control valve tube and the fuel filler
pipe. Check fuel tank to EVAP canister
-canister vent solenoid.
z Is a leak detected? A10 CHECK EVAP SYSTEM AT FUEL
FILLER PIPE z
Reconnect the EVAP canister purge
outlet tube to the fuel vapor tee.
z Complete the evaporative emission
system leak test. Refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this
section.
z Does the EVAP system pass the
leak test? Yes
RESTORE the system to normal operation.
CARRY OUT the evaporative emission system
leak test. REFER to
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If the system
passes the leak test, CARRY OUT the
evaporative emissions repair verification drive
cycle. REFER to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in this section.
No
GO to A6 .
Test Step Result / Action to Take
NOTE:
Condition DTC P0455 set: – 1.74 kPa (-7.0 inches H
2 O) over 30 seconds. NOTE:
Condition DTC P1443 set: – 1.74 kPa (-7.0 inches H
2 O) over 30 seconds with more than
0.02 lb/min vapor flow. B1 CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODE P0455 OR
P1443 z
Use the recorded results
from the PCM DTCs.
z Is DTC P0455 present? Yes
GO to
B2 .
No
GO to B3 .
B2 VISUALLY CHECK FOR
GROSS EVAP SYSTEM LEAKS z
Check for the presence of a
fuel filler cap. Do not tighten
or check for correct
installation at this time.
z Check the input port
vacuum and EVAP return
tube are connected to the
EVAP canister purge valve.
z Check that the canister vent
solenoid is correctly
attached to the EVAP Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new EVAP components as necessary.
GO to
B3 .
No
GO to B3 . Klj . 8 ba
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canister.
z Check for disconnected or
cracked fuel vapor hoses or
tubes between the intake
manifold and following
components:
„EVAP canister purge
valve
„ EVAP canister
„ fuel vapor vent valve
assembly
„ fuel vapor control
valve tube assembly
z Check for damaged fuel
tank or fuel filler pipe.
z Is a concern with a hose,
tube, connection or valve
visually evident? B3 CHECK FOR EVAP SYSTEM
LEAKS z
Disconnect the EVAP return
tube from the intake
manifold and plug the EVAP
return tube.
z Connect the Evaporative
Emissions System Leak
Tester to the EVAP test
port.
z Carry out the evaporative
emissions system leak test.
Refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
in this section.
z Does the system pressure
stay above 1.99 kPa (8
inches H
2 O)? Yes
GO to
B4 .
No
VERIFY that the fuel filler cap is installed correctly. REPAIR
or INSTALL new components as necessary. CARRY OUT
the evaporative emission system leak test. REFER to
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If
the system passes the leak test, CARRY OUT the
evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. REFER
to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in
this section. B4 CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE
BETWEEN THE EVAP
CANISTER PURGE VALVE AND
FUEL VAPOR TEE z
Key in ON position.
z Close the canister vent
solenoid. Refer to Canister Vent Solenoid Closing
Procedure in this section.
z Pressurize the EVAP
system to 3.48 kPa (14
inches H
2 O).
z Open the canister vent
solenoid. Refer to Canister Vent Solenoid Closing
Procedure in this section.
z Does the pressure drop
immediately? Yes
GO to
B5 .
No
INSTALL a new vapor line between the EVAP canister
purge valve and the fuel vapor tee. CARRY OUT the
evaporative emission system leak test. REFER to
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If
the system passes the leak test, CARRY OUT the
evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. REFER
to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in
this section. B5 CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE
BETWEEN FUEL FILLER PIPE
AND THE FUEL VAPOR TEE z
Connect the Evaporative
Emissions System Leak Yes
GO to
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PINPOINT TEST D: HISSING SOUND WHEN REMOVING FUEL CAP z
Pressurize the EVAP system to 3.48 kPa (14
inches H
2 O).
z Does the pressure drop immediately? GO to
Pinpoint Test D .
C3 CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE BETWEEN THE FUEL
FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL VAPOR TEE z
Connect the Evaporative Emission System Leak
Tester to the fuel filler pipe.
z Pressurize the EVAP system to 3.48 kPa (14
inches H
2 O).
z Does the pressure drop immediately? Yes
GO to
C4 .
No
GO to Pinpoint Test D .
C4 CHECK FOR FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR
PID WITHOUT PRESSURE APPLIED z
Disconnect the EVAP canister outlet tube at the
EVAP canister.
z Key in ON position.
z Access PCM PID FTP V.
z Record the reading.
z Is PID FTP V reading between 2.40 and 2.80
volts? Yes
GO to
C5 .
No
REFER to Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED)
manual to continue diagnosis. C5 CHECK FOR STUCK OPEN EVAP CANISTER
PURGE VALVE CONDITION AT IDLE z
Connect the EVAP canister outlet tube.
z Remove the plug from the EVAP return tube and
reconnect the tube to the intake manifold.
z Verify that the fuel filler cap is correctly installed.
z Key in ON position.
z Access PCM PIDs FTP V and EVAPPDC.
z Start the engine and allow to idle.
z Monitor the FTP V and EVAPPDC PIDs.
z When PID EVAPPDC is zero, is PID FTP V
reading below 2.40 volts? Yes
INSTALL a new EVAP canister purge
valve. REFER to
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve in this section.
CARRY OUT an EVAP system leak
test. REFER to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If the
system passes the leak test, CARRY
OUT an evaporative emissions repair
verification drive cycle. REFER to
Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in this section.
No
CARRY OUT the EVAP system leak
test. REFER to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If the
system passes the leak test, CARRY
OUT the evaporative emissions repair
verification drive cycle. REFER to
Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in this section. Klj . 11 ba
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PINPOINT TEST F: UNABLE TO REFUEL VEHICLE (ORVR) z
Carry out the evaporative emissions system leak
test. Refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section.
z Does the EVAP system pass the leak test? verification drive cycle. REFER to
Evaporative Emission Repair
Verification Drive Cycle in this
section.
No
INSTALL a new fuel vapor control
valve tube assembly. REFER to Fuel Vapor Control Tube Assembly Valve
in this section. CARRY OUT a leak
test. REFER to
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If
the system passes the leak test,
CARRY OUT the evaporative
emission repair verification drive
cycle. REFER to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive
Cycle in this section.
E18 TEST FOR LEAKAGE IN FUEL FILLER PIPE
GROMMET z
Reconnect all components.
z Connect the Evaporative Emission System Leak
Tester to the fuel filler pipe.
z Close the canister vent solenoid. Refer to Canister Vent Solenoid Closing Procedure in this section.
z Pressurize the system.
z Does the pressure drop? Yes
INSPECT fuel filler pipe to tank
grommet for cuts, abrasions or leaks.
REFER to
Section 310 - 00 for repair
procedures.
No
CARRY OUT a leak test. REFER to
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If the system
passes the leak test, CARRY OUT
the evaporative emission repair
verification drive cycle. REFER to
Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in this
section. Test Step Result / Action to Take
F1 TEST THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL
FILLER PIPE CHECK VALVE z
Remove the fuel filler cap.
z Connect the Evaporative Emission System Leak
Tester to the fuel filler pipe.
z Close the canister vent solenoid. Refer to Canister Vent Solenoid Closing Procedure in this section.
z Access PCM PID FTP V.
z Pressurize the EVAP System to 3.48 kPa (14
inches H
2 O).
z Is PID FTP V reading 3.11 kPa to 3.86 kPa (12.5
to 15.5 inches H
2 O) (4.22 to 4.90 volts)? Yes
GO to
F2 .
No
GO to F10 .
F2 TEST THE EVAP SYSTEM FOR RESTRICTION
z
Connect the Evaporative Emission System Leak Yes Klj . 21 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 310-
00: Fuel System — General Information 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Fuel tank capacity 59.42 liters (15.7 gallons)
Key on, engine off fuel pressure 207-
345 kPa
(30-50 psi) Engine running fuel pressure (idle) 152-
255 kPa
(27-37 psi) Lubricants
SAE 5W-
20 Super Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20- QSP WSS-
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Pressure Relief
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is
not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components,
the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing
personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. Remove the Schrader valve cap and install the Fuel Pressure Gauge.
2. CAUTION: Open the manual valve slowly on the Fuel Pressure Gauge.
Relieve the fuel pressure. zPlace the fuel in a suitable container.
SECTION 310-
00: Fuel System — General Information 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Fuel Pressure Gauge
310-
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Fuel Tank Draining
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
3. Insert the hose guide into the filler neck.
4. NOTE: Insert the hose until the stop contacts the guide tube. If the stop does not contact the
guide tube, remove the hose and repeat the procedure.
Insert the chamfered end of the hose into the filler neck through the guide tube.
SECTION 310-
00: Fuel System — General Information 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Fuel Storage Tanker
164-R3202 or equivalent
Fuel Tank Drain Hose
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Fuel Tank And Lines
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.
The vehicle utilizes a returnless fuel system consisting of:
zthe fuel tank.
z a fuel tank filler pipe which contains a restrictor plate to permit only unleaded fuel to be pumped
into the fuel tank.
z a 1/8 turn fuel tank filler cap.
z a fuel filter providing filtration to protect the fuel injectors.
z a single fuel line accommodating the returnless fuel system.
z a fuel injection supply manifold which contains a differential pressure sensor and a fuel
temperature sensor.
z a fuel pump and sender assembly which provides pressurized fuel to the engine and contains:
„an inlet filter.
„ a check valve which maintains system pressure after the pump is shut off.
„ a pressure relief valve for overpressure protection in the event of restricted flow.
The fuel pump is controlled by an electronic fuel pump driver module which is enabled by the
powertrain control module (PCM). Electrical power to the fuel pump is provided through the inertia fuel
shutoff (IFS) switch, which is located in the luggage compartment. SECTION 310-
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