The PCM provides ground to one side of the coil in the fuel pump relay to control the fuel pump relay. The other side of the fuel pump relay coil is connected to fuel pump relay, which activates when the ignition switch is ON. The PCM monitors the control circuit between the fuel pump relay and the ECM. When the ignition switch is turned ON, the PCM energizes the fuel pump relay, which sends power to the fuel pump.
If there is Short to ground in fuel pump circuit, PCM sets DTC P0231.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause |
DTC Strategy | ● Circuit continuity check, low | ● Poor connection ● Short to ground in control circuit ● Fuel pump relay |
Enable Conditions | ||
Threshold Value | ● Short circuit to Ground | |
Diagnostic Time | ● DTC only |
Coil Resistance |
70Ω ~ 120Ω |