DTC P018B-P018D
Diagnostic InstructionsDTC Descriptor
DTC P018B

Fuel Pressure Sensor Performance

DTC P018C

Fuel Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P018D

Fuel Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

5 V Reference

P018C, P0192, P0532, P0641, P2228

P018C

P018D, P0193, P0523, P0641, P2227*

P018B

Signal

P018C

P018C

P018D*

P018B

Low Reference

P018D

*

P018B

*Internal control module or component damage may occur if the circuit shorts to B+.

Typical Scan Tool Data

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions:Engine=Running

Parameter Normal Range:2.7 to 3.8 V

5 V Reference

0 V

0 V

5 V

Signal

0 V

0 V

5 V

Low Reference

5 V

Circuit/System Description

For an overview of the component/system, refer to:Fuel System Description

Circuit

Description

5 V Reference

Regulated voltage supplied by the control module.

Signal

The control module input circuit has an internal resistance connected to ground.

Low Reference

Grounded through the control module.

Component

Description

B47 Fuel Pressure Sensor

The sensor measures the pressure in the component:Fuel Line

The signal voltage increases when the pressure increases.

K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module

The control module contains a microprocessor used to process input data to control outputs.

The control module communicates with the engine control module via serial data.

Conditions for Running the DTCP018B
  • DTC P018C, P018D, P0231, P0232, P023F, P0641, P1255, P12A6, P165C = Not set
  • Engine=Running—For greater than 5 s
  • Fuel Pump Enable=On

Frequency the DTC runs=Continuously—After the running conditions are met

P018C, P018D

Ignition=On

Frequency the DTC runs=Continuously—After the running conditions are met

Conditions for Setting the DTCP018B

Fuel Pressure Sensor=Change is less than 30 kPa (4.4 PSI)—For greater than 5 s

P018C

Fuel Pressure Sensor=Less than 4%—For greater than 1 s

P018D

Fuel Pressure Sensor=Greater than 96%—For greater than 1 s

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type B DTC

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type B DTC

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Master Electrical Component List

Electrical Information ReferenceDTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System VerificationCircuit/System Testing

Note: It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down before an accurate ground or low reference circuit continuity test can be performed.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair:Diagnostic Repair Verification