Fault Codes – P1271– Fuel Regulator Circuit Malfunction

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:

1. P1271 (Open or short in pressure discharge valve circuit):

This DTC will be set if there is no valve opening confirmation (IJF) signal sent from
the EDU to the ECM even though the ECM has commanded the EDU to open the
pressure discharge valve. This DTC refers to an open or short circuit malfunction of
the pressure discharge valve circuit, not a malfunction that includes a valve that is
stuck open or closed.
The EDU monitors the current supplied to the pressure discharge valve to verify that
the current flows into the valve. If the current exceeds the specified level, the EDU
determines that the IJF signal is low. If this DTC is present, the ECM enters the fail-
safe mode and limits engine power. The fail-safe mode continues until the ignition
switch is turned OFF.

1. P1272 (Closed malfunction of the pressure discharge valve):

The pressure discharge valve will open and discharge the internal fuel pressure from
the common rail to the fuel tank when the ignition switch is turned OFF. When this
occurs, the ECM compares the actual drop rate of the internal fuel pressure and the
target drop rate. If the ECM judges the actual drop rate is smaller than the target, the
ECM then judges that the valve has stuck closed and sets this DTC. This DTC will be
stored if the internal fuel pressure does not drop to the target after the ignition switch
has been turned OFF.
If this DTC is present, the ECM enters a fail-safe mode and limits engine power. The
fail-safe mode continues until the ignition switch is turned OFF.
Inspection:
1.READ DTC OUTPUT (DTC P1271 AND/OR P1272)

1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.

3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / DTC.

4. Read DTCs.

Result:
Display (DTC output) Proceed to
P1271 and/or P1272 Step 2
P1272 Step 8

2.INSPECT COMMON RAIL ASSEMBLY (PRESSURE DISCHARGE VALVE)

1. Disconnect the P20 pressure discharge valve connector.

2. Measure the resistance of the pressure discharge valve.

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)

1. Disconnect the I14 and I15 EDU connectors.

2. Disconnect the P20 pressure discharge valve connector.

 3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

Standard resistance (Check for open):

Specified
Tester Connection
Condition
COM3 (I14-3) -
Below 1 Ω
P20-2
PRV (I15-3) - P20-1 Below 1 Ω
Standard resistance (Check for short):
Specified
Tester Connection
Condition
COM3 (I14-3) or P20-2 10 kΩ or
- Body ground higher
PRV (I15-3) or P20-1 - 10 kΩ or
Body ground higher

If NOT GOOD, Repair or Replace Harness

If GOOD, Go to Step 4
4.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - EDU)

1. Disconnect the I15 and I16 EDU connectors.

2. Disconnect the E8 ECM connector.

 3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

Standard resistance (Check for open):

Specified
Tester Connection
Condition
PRD (E8-32) - PRD
Below 1 Ω
(I16-5)
INJF (E8-25) - INJF
Below 1 Ω
(I15-1)
Standard resistance (Check for short):
Specified
Tester Connection
Condition
PRD (E8-32) or PRD 10 kΩ or
(I16-5) - Body ground higher
INJF (E8-25) or INJF 10 kΩ or
(I15-1) - Body ground higher

If NOT GOOD, Repair or Replace Harness

If GOOD, go to Step 5
5.INSPECT INJECTOR DRIVER (BATTERY VOLTAGE)

1. Disconnect the I14 and I16 EDU connectors.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON.

3. Measure the voltage of the EDU connectors.

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)

1. Inspect the ECM using the oscilloscope.

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

1. Replace the injector driver (Click here).

Then Clear all Fault Codes and Re-asses if the fault occurs again.

8.REPLACE COMMON RAIL ASSEMBLY (PRESSURE DISCHARGE VALVE)

1. Replace common rail assembly (Click here).

Then Clear all Fault Codes and Re-asses if the fault occurs again.