6E-94 Engine Control System (4HK1)
P0088 (Flash Code 118)
Description
The common rail fuel system is comprised of two fuel
pressure sections: a suction side between the fuel tank
and the fuel supply pump and a high-pressure side
between the fuel supply pump and the fuel injectors.
Fuel is drawn from the fuel tank via a feed pump and
then pumped into the fuel rail by two plungers, all of
which are internal to the fuel supply pump. This high
pressure is regulated by the engine control module
(ECM) using the fuel rail pressure (FRP) regulator
dependant upon values from the FRP sensor attached
to the fuel rail. In case of fuel rail overpressure, a
pressure limiter valve threaded into the fuel rail will
open to release overpressure and return fuel back to
the fuel tank.
If the ECM detects that the fuel pressure went
excessively high for a certain length of time, this DTC
will set (First Stage DTC).
If the ECM detects that during the same ignition cycle
the fuel pressure rose even higher than the amount to
set DTC P0088 (Second Stage DTC) for a certain
length of time, this DTC will also set.
Condition for Running the DTC
• DTCs P0192, P0193, P1630 and P1635 are not
set.
• The ignition switch is ON.
• The ignition voltage is more than 18 volts.
• The engine is running.
Condition for Setting the DTC
First Stage DTC
• The ECM detects that the FRP sensor signal
voltage is more than 3.9 volts for longer than 10
second.
Second Stage DTC
• The ECM detects that the FRP sensor signal
voltage is more than 4.0 volts for longer than 10
second during the ignition cycle after first stage
has occurred.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
• The ECM illuminates the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
• The ECM limits accelerator control range.
• The ECM inhibits pilot injection.
Condition for Clearing the MIL / DTC
• The ECM turns OFF the MIL when the key is
cycled after a current DTC clears.
• A current DTC clears when the diagnostic runs and
does not fail at next driving cycle.
• A history DTC clears after 20 consecutive driving
cycles without a fault. Or clear with the Tech 2 or
accelerator pedal operation.
Diagnostic Aid
• An intermittently sticking FRP regulator may have
allowed the fuel pressure to become high enough
to set this DTC.
• Normal FRP Sensor readings on the Tech 2 with
the engine running in neutral at idle is around 1.4 –
1.6 volts.
• A skewed FRP sensor value (shifted to a higher
pressure) can set this DTC. The FRP Sensor on
the Tech 2 should read 0.9 – 1.0 volt with the key
ON and engine OFF after the engine has stopped
running for a minimum of 2 minutes.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step number on the
diagnostic table.
6. This step checks for a fuel restriction by determining
if a high vacuum is being pulled on the fuel system
during normal operation.
7. This step checks for an air leak on the suction side of
the fuel system by determining if a vacuum can be
pulled when a fuel line is plugged.
DTC P0088 (Flash Code 118)
Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls
Connector End Views or Engine Control Module (ECM)
Connector End Views
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