Kia Niro: Fuel Delivery System / Fuel pressure test (low pressure system)
| Fuel Pressure Test (Low
pressure system) |
| 1. |
Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Inspection - "Release Residual Pressure
in Fuel Line").
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When removing the fuel pump fuse, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
may occur. Delete the code with the KDS/GDS after completion of
“Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” work.
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| 2. |
Install the Special Service Tool (SST).
| (1) |
Disconnect the fuel feed tube from the delivery pipe.
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There may be some residual pressure even after completing
“Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line”, so cover the hose
connection with a shop towel to prevent residual fuel from
spilling out before disconnecting any fuel connection.
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| (2) |
Install the special service tool for measuring the fuel pressure
in between the fuel feed tube and the fuel delivery pipe (Refer
to the figure below).
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| 3. |
Inspect fuel leakage on connections among the fuel feed tube, the delivery
pipe, and the SST components with ignition "ON".
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| 4. |
Measure the fuel pressure.
| (1) |
Start the engine and measure the fuel pressure at idle.
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Fuel Pressure: Over 290 kPa (Over 2.9 bar, Over 2.95
kgf/cm², Over 42.06 psi)
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If the fuel pressure does not satisfy the specification,
repair or replace the related part. (Refer to the table
below.)
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Fuel
Pressure
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Cause
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Related Part
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Too Low
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Fuel filter clogged
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Fuel Filter
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Fuel leakage
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Fuel Pressure Regulator
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Too High
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Fuel pressure regulator stuck
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Fuel Pressure Regulator
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| (2) |
Stop the engine, and then check for the change in the fuel pressure
gauge reading.
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Standard Value: The gauge reading should hold for about
5 minutes after the engine stops
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If the gauge reading could not be held, repair or replace
the related part. (Refer to the table below.)
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Fuel Pressure
(After Engine Stops)
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Cause
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Related
Part
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Fuel Pressure Drops Slowly
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Leakage on injector
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Injector
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Fuel Pressure Drops Immediately
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Check valve of fuel pump stuck open
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Fuel Pump
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| (3) |
Switch "OFF" the ignition.
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| 5. |
Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "Release Residual
Pressure in Fuel Line").
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When removing the fuel pump fuse, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
may occur. Delete the code with the KDS/GDS after completion of
“Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” work.
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| 6. |
Finish test.
| (1) |
Remove the Special Service Tool (SST) from the low pressure fuel
feed tube and the low pressure inlet of high pressure fuel pump.
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| (2) |
Connect the low pressure fuel feed tube and the low pressure
inlet of high pressure fuel pump.
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Components Location
[Fuel Tank Assembly]
1. Fuel Tank
2. Fuel Pump Assembly
3. Canister
4. Fuel Tank Air Filter
5. Fuel Tank Band
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Release Residual Pressure
in Fuel Line
Whenever the high pressure fuel fuse, fuel pipe, delivery pipe, or injecto ...
Components and components location
Release residual pressure in fuel line