Fuel Pump Amperage Test - Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual

14 - 8 FUEL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
cleaner housing removal may be necessary before
fuel line disconnection.
(2) Obtain correct Fuel Line Pressure Test Adapter
Tool Hose. Tool number 6539 is used for 5/16" fuel
lines and tool number 6631 is used for 3/8" fuel lines.
(3) Connect correct
Adapter Tool Hose between disconnected fuel line
and fuel rail (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8 Connecting Adapter Tool—Typical
1 – VEHICLE FUEL LINE
2 – TEST PORT "T"
3 – SPECIAL TOOL 6923, 6631, 6541 OR 6539
4 – FUEL PRESSURE TEST GAUGE
5 – FUEL LINE CONNECTION AT RAIL
6 – FUEL RAIL
(4) Connect the 0-414 kPa (0-60 psi) fuel pressure
test gauge (from Gauge Set 5069) to the test port on
the appropriate Adaptor Tool. The DRB III Scan
Tool along with the PEP module, the 500 psi
pressure transducer, and the transducer-to-test
port adapter may also be used in place of the
fuel pressure gauge.
The fittings on both tools must be in good
condition and free from any small leaks before
performing the proceeding test.
(5) Start engine and bring to normal operating
temperature.
(6) Observe test gauge. Normal operating pressure
should be 339 kPa
(7) Shut engine off.
(8) Pressure should not fall below 30 psi for five
minutes.
Fuel Line Pressure
34 kPa (49.2 psi 5 psi).
(9) If pressure falls below 30 psi, it must be deter-
mined if a fuel injector, the check valve within the
fuel pump module, or a fuel tube/line is leaking.
(10) Again, start engine and bring to normal oper-
ating temperature.
Test (11) Shut engine off.
(12) Testing for fuel injector or fuel rail leak-
age: Clamp off the rubber hose portion of Adaptor
Tool between the fuel rail and the test port "T" on
Adapter Tool. If pressure now holds at or above 30
psi, a fuel injector or the fuel rail is leaking.
(13) Testing for fuel pump check valve, filter/
regulator check valve or fuel tube/line leakage:
Clamp off the rubber hose portion of Adaptor Tool
between the vehicle fuel line and test port "T" on
Adapter Tool. If pressure now holds at or above 30
psi, a leak may be found at a fuel tube/line. If no
leaks are found at fuel tubes or lines, one of the
check valves in either the electric fuel pump or filter/
regulator may be leaking.
Note: A quick loss of pressure usually indicates a
defective check valve in the filter/regulator. A slow
loss of pressure usually indicates a defective check
valve in the electric fuel pump.
The electric fuel pump is not serviced separately.
Replace the fuel pump module assembly. The filter/
regulator may be replaced separately on certain
applications. Refer to Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Reg-
ulator Removal/Installation for additional informa-
tion.

FUEL PUMP AMPERAGE TEST

This amperage (current draw) test is to be done in
conjunction with the Fuel Pump Pressure Test, Fuel
Pump Capacity Test and Fuel Pressure Leak Down
Test. Before performing the amperage test, be sure
the temperature of the fuel tank is above 50° F (10°
C).
The DRB Scan Tool along with the DRB Low Cur-
rent Shunt (LCS) adapter (Fig. 9) and its test leads
will be used to check fuel pump amperage specifica-
tions.
(1) Be sure fuel tank contains fuel before starting
test. If tank is empty or near empty, amperage read-
ings will be incorrect.
(2) Obtain LCS adapter.
(3) Plug cable from LCS adapter into DRB scan
tool at SET 1 receptacle.
(4) Plug DRB into vehicle 16–way connector (data
link connector).
(5) Connect (-) and (+) test cable leads into LCS
adapter receptacles. Use 10 amp (10A +) receptacle
and common (-) receptacles.
(6) Gain access to MAIN MENU on DRB screen.
(7) Press DVOM button on DRB.
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