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Circuit Test D7 - Pressure Regulator Control (PRC)

Fig 1: PRC Circuits
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NOTE: Enter this test only when a Code 25 is displayed during the QUICK TEST procedure. To prevent replacement of good components, be aware that the following non-EEC areas may be at fault: vacuum leaks or fuel pressure regulator. This test is intended to diagnose only the following: PRC solenoid, ECA and wiring harness circuits (PRC and VPWR).
  1. Checking System Integrity  - Visually check all wiring, harnesses, connectors and components for evidence of damage, overheating, shorting or looseness. If a fault is found, repair as necessary. If no faults are found, go to next step.
  2. Checking Voltage At ECA  - Install breakout box and disconnect ECA. Set VOM on 20-volt scale. Turn key on and wait 2 minutes. Measure voltage between test pins No. 31 and 20 (ground). If voltage is less than 10 volts, go to next step. If not, go to step 6).
  3. Checking Voltage From PRC Solenoid  - Disconnect ECA. Leave PRC solenoid connected and set VOM on 20-volt scale. DO NOT  pierce wire during testing. Turn key on and wait 2 minutes. Measure voltage at "W/R" wire between PRC solenoid and ground. If voltage is less than 10 volts, go to next step. If not, repair "W/R" wire between ECA and PRC solenoid.
  4. Checking Voltage To PRC Solenoid  - Disconnect ECA and set VOM on 20-volt scale. With KOEO, measure voltage between "R/BK" wire at PRC solenoid and ground. If voltage is less than 10 volts, go to next step. If not, replace PRC solenoid.
  5. Checking Voltage From Power Relay No. 2  - Ensure power relay is connected. Set VOM on 20-volt scale. DO NOT  pierce wire during testing. With KOEO, measure voltage between "R/BK" wire at power relay No. 2 and ground. If voltage is less than 10 volts, go to CIRCUIT TEST B12  , step 1). If voltage is greater than 10 volts, repair "R/BK" wire between EGR solenoid and power relay No. 2.
  6. Checking PRC Circuit For Shorts To VPWR  - Install breakout box. Disconnect PRC solenoid at harness connector. Disconnect ECA and set VOM on 20-volt scale. With KOEO, measure voltage between test pins No. 31 and 20 (ground). If voltage reading is above zero volts, repair short to VPWR. If not, replace ECA.