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 InformationCircuit  | Short to Ground  | Open/High Resistance  | Short to Voltage  | Signal Performance  | 
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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 DataCircuit  | Short to Ground  | Open  | Short to Voltage  | 
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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 DescriptionFor an overview of the component/system, refer to:Fuel System Description
Circuit  | Description  | 
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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  | 
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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, P018DIgnition=On
Frequency the DTC runs=Continuously—After the running conditions are met
Conditions for Setting the DTCP018BFuel Pressure Sensor=Change is less than 30 kPa (4.4 PSI)—For greater than 5 s
P018CFuel Pressure Sensor=Less than 4%—For greater than 1 s
P018DFuel Pressure Sensor=Greater than 96%—For greater than 1 s
Actions Taken When the DTC SetsDTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type B DTC
Conditions for Clearing the DTCDTCs listed in the DTC Descriptor category=Type B DTC
Reference InformationSchematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View ReferenceMaster Electrical Component List
Electrical Information ReferenceDTC Type ReferencePowertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool ReferenceControl Module References
Circuit/System Verification- Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
 - Verify DTC P018C, P018D, P0641, P1029, P102A, P102B, P1255, P12A6, P165C is not set
 - If none of the DTCs are set
 
- Engine»Running
 - Verify the scan tool parameter:Fuel Pressure Sensor=2.7 to 3.8 V
 - Verify the scan tool parameter:Fuel Pressure Sensor=The value should not spike or drop out.
Perform the action while monitoring the parameter:
 - Wiggle the harness and connector(s):B47 Fuel Pressure Sensor
 - Wiggle the harness and connector(s):K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module
 
- If the value does not spike or drop out
 
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Verify the DTC does not set.
 - All OK.
 
Circuit/System TestingNote: 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.
- Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems » Off
 - Disconnect the electrical connector:B47 Fuel Pressure Sensor
 - Test for less than 10 Ω between the test points:Low Reference circuit terminal 2&Ground
 - Disconnect the electrical connector:X1@K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module
 - Test for less than 2 Ω between the test points:Low Reference circuit terminal 2@Component harness&The other end of the circuit@Control module harness
 - If 2 Ω or greater » Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
 - If less than 2 Ω » Replace the component:K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module
 
- Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
 - Test for 4.8 to 5.2 V between the test points:5 V Reference circuit terminal 1&Low Reference circuit terminal 2
 - Ignition/Vehicle » Off
 - Disconnect the electrical connector:X1@K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module
 - Test for infinite resistance between the test points:5 V Reference circuit terminal 1@Component harness&Ground
 - If less than infinite resistance » Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
 
- Test for less than 2 Ω between the test points:5 V Reference circuit terminal 1@Component harness&The other end of the circuit@Control module harness
 - If 2 Ω or greater » Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
 - If less than 2 Ω » Replace the component:K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module
 
- Ignition/Vehicle » Off
 - Disconnect the electrical connector:X1@K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module
 - Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
 Note: Internal control module or component damage may occur if the circuit shorts to B+.
- Test for less than 1 V between the test points:5 V Reference circuit terminal 1@Component harness&Ground
 - If 1 V or greater » Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
 - If less than 1 V » Replace the component:K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module
 
- Verify the scan tool parameter:Fuel Pressure Sensor=Less than 0.2 V
 - Ignition/Vehicle » Off
 - Disconnect the electrical connector:X1@K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module
 - Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
 - Test for less than 1 V between the test points:Signal circuit terminal 3@Component harness&Ground
 - If 1 V or greater » Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
 - If less than 1 V » Replace the component:K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module
 
- Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points:Signal circuit terminal 3&5 V Reference circuit terminal 1
 - Verify the scan tool parameter:Fuel Pressure Sensor=Greater than 4.8 V
 - Ignition/Vehicle » Off & Remove » Jumper wire(s)
 - Disconnect the electrical connector:X1@K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module
 - Test for infinite resistance between the test points:Signal circuit terminal 3@Component harness&Ground
 - If less than infinite resistance » Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
 
- Test for less than 2 Ω between the test points:Signal circuit terminal 3@Component harness&The other end of the circuit@Control module harness
 - If 2 Ω or greater » Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
 - If less than 2 Ω » Replace the component:K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module
 
- Test or replace the component:B47 Fuel Pressure Sensor
 
Repair InstructionsPerform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair:Diagnostic Repair Verification