Engine Control System/Fuel System

Fuel Pressure Control Valve (FPCV)

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Specifications

Specification

Item Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω) 0,54 [20 °C]
Pin 2
Peak Current (A) 5.3
Holding Current (A) 2,68
High-Pressure Fuel Pressure bar 20 - 200
MPa 2 - 20
kgf/cm² 20,4 - 203,9
psi 290,1 - 2900,8

Description and Operation

Description

Installed in the high-pressure fuel pump, the fuel pressure control valve regulates the fuel supply to the injectors in accordance with the signal calculated by the ECM based on various engine operating conditions.

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

[A/T]

[M/T]

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Disconnect the fuel pressure control valve connector.
  3. Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of the fuel pressure control valve.
  4. Make sure the resistance is within specification.

    Specification: 0.54 Ω 20 °C

Removal

Installation

Troubleshooting

Signal Waveform

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