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Fault Codes - P1271 - Fuel Regulator Circuit Malfunction: Description
Fault Codes - P1271 - Fuel Regulator Circuit Malfunction: Description
DESCRIPTION:
The ECM controls the internal fuel pressure of the common rail by opening and closing the
pressure discharge valve. When sudden deceleration occurs, the internal fuel pressure will
temporarily become higher than usual and combustion noise may result. Therefore the ECM
will open the valve temporarily to discharge the excess pressure inside the common rail.
Also, the pressure discharge valve opens when the ignition switch is turned OFF to allow
prompt discharge of the common rail internal pressure.
DTC
DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
No.
Open or short in pressure discharge valve Open or short in pressure
circuit. discharge valve circuit
There is no valve opening confirmation (IJF) Open or short in pressure
P1271 signal from EDU to ECM despite the ECM discharge valve itself
sending valve opening command (PRD) signal EDU
after the engine is started. ECM
(1 trip detection logic)
Open or short in pressure
discharge valve circuit
Pressure discharge valve closed malfunction.
(P1271 is set
Actual pressure decreasing rate deviates from
simultaneously)
P1272 the simulated pressure decreasing rate after the
Pressure discharge valve
ignition switch is turned OFF.
Supply pump
(2 trip detection logic)
ECM
Actuation Description:
4. Read DTCs.
Result:
Display (DTC output) Proceed to
P1271 and/or P1272 Step 2
P1272 Step 8
Standard resistance:
Tester Specified
Condition
Connection Condition
20°C 0.85 to 1.05
1-2
(68°F) Ω
If NOT GOOD – Replace Discharge Valve – Available separately from Baileys Diesel Group
If GOOD – Go to Step 3
3.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PRESSURE DISCHARGE VALVE - EDU)
If GOOD, Go to Step 4
4.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - EDU)
If GOOD, go to Step 5
5.INSPECT INJECTOR DRIVER (BATTERY VOLTAGE)
Standard voltage:
Specified
Tester Connection
Condition
+B (I14-6) - GND
11 to 14 V
(I16-4)
If NOT GOOD, Check battery > EDU Circuit
If GOOD, go to Step 6
6.INSPECT ECM (PRD VOLTAGE)
2. Drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (31 mph) in the third gear, and then decelerate by
releasing the accelerator pedal.
3. Check the waveform between the terminal of the E7 and E8 ECM connectors.
Standard:
Specified
Tester Connection
Condition
PRD (E8-32) - E1 Correct waveform
(E7-7) shown
HINT:
Alternative inspection:
Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for 10 seconds and then decrease the engine speed to
idling by completely releasing the accelerator pedal.
If NOT GOOD – Replace ECM
If GOOD – go to Step 7
7.REPLACE INJECTOR DRIVER
Then Clear all Fault Codes and Re-asses if the fault occurs again.
Then Clear all Fault Codes and Re-asses if the fault occurs again.