DTC P0093
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0093 00: Fuel System Large Leak Detected
Circuit/System Description
The engine control module (ECM) uses commanded fuel pump flow to determine a desired fuel rail pressure. The ECM monitors fuel rail pressure with the fuel rail pressure sensor. The fuel pressure regulator solenoid is used to control the fuel pressure at the fuel rail. The fuel pressure regulator solenoid is pulse width modulated (PWM). The ECM supplies the voltage directly to the fuel pressure regulator solenoid. The ECM controls the solenoid by grounding the control circuit with a solid state device called a driver.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The DTCs runs continuously once the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECM detects that the rail pressure is below the minimum threshold.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0093 00 is a Type A DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC P0093 00 is a Type A DTC.
Diagnostic Aids
| • | A restricted fuel supply line, a leakage in the high pressure section, an activated pressure limiter, too much or too little fuel in the low pressure line may cause DTCs to set. When ambient temperatures are below 0°C (32°F), the fuel tank pickup screen may be iced over from water in the fuel tank. |
| • | High resistance in either circuit of the fuel pressure regulator will cause a DTC to set. |
| • | There are no driveability concerns associated with the fuel rail pressure regulator unless a DTC is present. One of the causes of these DTCs is a sticking fuel rail pressure regulator. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Special Tools
EN 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify that no other DTCs are set.
- Engine running, observe the scan tool DTC information parameter. DTCs P0093 00 should not set.
- Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the freeze frame/failure records data.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Q18 Fuel Pressure Regulator.
- Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition voltage circuit terminal 2 and ground.
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the ignition voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. |
- Ignition ON, command the Q18 Fuel Pressure Regulator ON with a Scan Tool and test for 6.5-7.5 V between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the control circuit for an open or a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module. |
- Inspect and repair one of the following conditions:
Low Pressure
| • | Injection nozzle stuck in open position |
| • | Leakage in the fuel rail pressure regulator |
| • | Worn fuel injection pump |
- If all circuits test normal, replace the Q18 Fuel Pressure Regulator.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
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