DTC P0231 [MZI-3.7]


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DTC P0231

FP secondary circuit low

DETECTION CONDITION
•  The PCM monitors the fuel pump monitor circuit. The test fails if the PCM commands the fuel pump ON and B+ voltage is not detected on the FPM circuit.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Fuel pump relay malfunction
•  Connector or terminal malfunction
•  Open circuit between battery and fuel pump relay terminal C
•  Open circuit between fuel pump relay terminal D and PCM terminal 1Q

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
•  Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related Service Information availability.
•  Is any related Service Information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE OR STORED DTC
•  Verify the related PENDING CODE or stored DTCs.
•  Are other DTCs present?
Yes
Go to appropriate DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT FUEL PUMP RELAY CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
•  Turn the ignition switch off.
•  Disconnect the fuel pump relay.
•  Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/ pulled-out pins, corrosion).
•  Are there malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 9.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
•  Turn the ignition switch off.
•  Disconnect PCM connector.
•  Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/ pulled-out pins, corrosion).
•  Are there malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 9.
No
Go to the next step.
6
INSPECT FUEL PUMP RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
•  Measure voltage between fuel pump relay connector terminal C (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
•  Is voltage B+?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 9.
7
INSPECT FUEL PUMP MONITOR CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Turn the ignition switch off.
•  Inspect continuity between fuel pump relay terminal D (wiring harness-side) and PCM terminal 1Q (wiring harness-side).
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 9.
8
INSPECT FUEL PUMP RELAY
•  Inspect the fuel pump relay.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the fuel pump relay, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
9
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0231 HAS BEEN COMPLETED
•  Verify that all disconnected connectors reconnected.
•  Clear DTC from memory using the M-MDS.
•  Start the engine.
•  Perform the “KOEO/KOER self-test”
•  Is same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
10
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•   Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
Troubleshooting completed.