2007 Compass Patriot MK Factory Service Manual 9 - ENGINE

P0264-FUEL INJECTOR 2 CIRCUIT LOW





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W



Possible Causes
 
INTERMITTENT DTC
 
(K343) FUSED MAIN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
 
(K12) INJECTOR 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
 
(K12) INJECTOR 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
 
FUEL INJECTOR 2
 
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
 


Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.



Diagnostic Test

1. DTC IS ACTIVE

NOTE: Diagnose and repair any system voltage or sensor reference voltage DTCs before continuing with this test.


Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.

WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or death.


With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes


No

2. (K343) FUSED MAIN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Fuel Injector 2 harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12 volt test light connected to ground, check the (K343) Fused Main Relay Output circuit in the Fuel Injector 2 harness connector.

NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.



Is the test light illuminated and bright?

Yes


No

3. (K12) INJECTOR 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (K12) Injector 2 Control circuit in the Fuel Injector 2 harness connector.

Is the resistance above 100 ohms?

Yes


No

4. (K12) INJECTOR 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE



Measure the resistance of the (K12) Injector 2 Control circuit between the Fuel Injector 2 harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes


No

5. FUEL INJECTOR 2

Turn the ignition off.
Measure the resistance between the terminals of Fuel Injector 2.

NOTE: The resistance of the circuit will vary according to the temperature of the injector coil. Use the table below to determine the resistance range of the injector.



Fuel Injector Coil Resistance Based on Engine Temperature
 
Temperature
 
Resistance
 
–20° C (–4° F)
 
10 ohms (+/– .6 ohms)
 
20° C (68° F)
 
12 ohms (+/– .6 ohms)
 
60° C (140° F)
 
14 ohms (+/– .6 ohms)
 
100° C (212° F)
 
16 ohms (+/– .6 ohms)
 



Is the resistance of the injector within the specified range?

Yes


No

6. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Fuel Injector 2 and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Were any problems found?

Yes


No