DTC Troubleshooting: P053F
DTC P053F: Fuel Rail Pressure Performance
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
If the vehicle was out of fuel and the engine stalled before this DTC was stored, refuel, then clear the DTC with the HDS.
If a fuel leak occurs, this DTC will be stored. Repair the fuel leak before troubleshooting.
If any of the DTCs listed below are stored at the same time as P053F, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then recheck for P053F.
P0190, P0191, P0192, P0193: Fuel rail pressure sensor
P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204: No. 1?No. 4 cylinder injector(s)
P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304: No. 1?No. 4 cylinder misfire
P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354: No. 1?No. 4 cylinder ignition coil(s)
P2623: High pressure fuel pump

DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
P053F Fuel Rail Pressure Performance
    

1.
DTC check (idling):

DTC check (idling)
?1.
Record all the on-board snapshots with the HDS.

?2.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?3.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?4.
Start the engine.

?5.
Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

?6.
Select the DI Fuel Pressure Test in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

  

?7.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
P0087 Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low
    
P0088 Fuel Rail Pressure Too High
    
P0089 Fuel Pressure Regulator Performance
    

Is DTC P0087, P0088, and/or P0089 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 3.
2.
DTC check (test-drive):

DTC check (test-drive)
?1.
Test-drive the vehicle for several minutes in the range of these recorded on-board snapshot parameters:
ENGINE SPEED
VEHICLE SPEED
MAP SENSOR
TP SENSOR
APP SENSOR
ECT SENSOR 1
FUEL PRESSURE CONVERTED FROM PF SENSOR
FUEL PRESSURE DIRECT INJECTION SYSTEM
IAT SENSOR (1)
Signal
Current conditions
Values
Unit
ENGINE SPEED
    
VEHICLE SPEED
    
MAP SENSOR
    
TP SENSOR
    
APP SENSOR
    
ECT SENSOR 1
    
FUEL PRESSURE CONVERTED FROM PF SENSOR
    
FUEL PRESSURE DIRECT INJECTION SYSTEM
    
IAT SENSOR (1)
    

?2.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
P0087 Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low
    
P0088 Fuel Rail Pressure Too High
    
P0089 Fuel Pressure Regulator Performance
    

Is DTC P0087, P0088, and/or P0089 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 3.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Test PGM-FI main relay 2. If the relay is OK, check for a poor connection or loose terminals at the fuel rail pressure sensor, the high pressure fuel pump, and the PCM. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot.?
3.
Spill valve operation check:

Spill valve operation check
?1.
Start the engine, then let it idle.

?2.
Check for noise or vibration from the spill valve on the high pressure fuel pump.
When the high pressure fuel pump runs, you will hear some noise from the spill valve.

Is there any noise or vibration?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 4.
     
NO
     
     
     
4.
Fuel rail pressure sensor check 1:

Fuel rail pressure sensor check 1
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

?2.
Remove PGM-FI main relay 2.

?3.
Start the engine, and let it idle until it stalls.

?4.
After the engine stalls, crank the engine for several times.

?5.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Signal
Threshold
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Values
Unit
FUEL PRESSURE CONVERTED FROM PF SENSOR
Less than 2,000
kPa
    

NOTE: It is normal if the value of several hundred kPa is indicated.

Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 5.
     
NO
     
     
     
5.
Fuel rail pressure sensor check 2:

Fuel rail pressure sensor check 2
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

?2.
Install PGM-FI main relay 2.

?3.
Start the engine.

?4.
Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

?5.
Snap the throttle for several times.

?6.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
NOTE: Use the Line Grape Setup mode with the HDS to compare the values.

Signal
Current conditions
Values
Unit
FUEL PRESSURE CONVERTED FROM PF SENSOR
    
FUEL PRESSURE DIRECT INJECTION SYSTEM
    
RELIEF VALVE
    

Are both values almost the same, and does the RELIEF VALVE indicate Normal?

     
YES
     
     
     
The fuel rail pressure sensor is OK. Go to step 6.
     
NO (the values are not the same)
     
     
     
     
NO (Abnormal is indicated)
     
     
     
6.
Fuel pressure check (low pressure side):

Fuel pressure check (low pressure side)
?1.
Check the fuel pressure.

Is the fuel pressure OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
The fuel pressure (low pressure side) is OK. Go to step 7.
     
NO
     
     
     
7.
High pressure fuel pump cam and pump lifter visual check:

High pressure fuel pump cam and pump lifter visual check
?1.
Remove the high pressure fuel pump.

?2.
Visually check the cam that drives the high pressure fuel pump and the pump lifter of the high pressure fuel pump for wear or damage.

Are the parts OK?

     
YES
     
     
     
     
NO