Fault Code 275 Fuel Pumping Element Number 1 (Front) - Mechanical System Not Responding Properly or Out of Adjustment
Fault Code 275 Fuel Pumping Element Number 1 (Front) - Mechanical System Not Responding Properly or Out of Adjustment
Fault Code 275 Fuel Pumping Element Number 1 (Front) - Mechanical System Not Responding Properly or Out of Adjustment
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Overview
Circuit Description
The fuel pump contains two barrel and plunger assemblies; each barrel and plunger
assembly utilizes an inlet and outlet check valve. Fuel at gear pump pressure is metered
through the fuel pump actuator and unseats one of the two inlet check valves as the fuel at
gear pump pressure enters the pumping chamber. As the pumping plunger begins its
upward motion, the pressure in the pumping chamber increases rapidly and the inlet check
valve is closed. As pressure reaches accumulator pressure, the outlet check valve is
opened. As the plunger travels upward, fuel exits past the outlet check valve and
pressurizes the fuel rail.
Component Location
The fuel pump is located on the backside of the gear housing. The barrel and plunger and
check valve assemblies are part of the fuel pump head sub-assembly.
Shop Talk
Fault Code 275 will most likely come active while operating at a steady state loaded
condition. At this condition commanded fuel pressures are highest and the pump's pressure
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If a high pressure seal has failed, pump head drain flow will be excessive. If a seal failure
has progressed far enough, the engine may not start because of an inability to develop fuel
rail pressure.
If the engine will not start, there are two indications that the pump head has failed:
z The drain flow will be excessive. This can be measured while cranking the engine
(refer to Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, ISC, QSC8.3, ISL, and QSL9 Series
Engines, Bulletin 4021418).
z The pumping plungers are broken or mechanically stuck. This can be checked by
visual inspection (refer to Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, ISC, QSC8.3, ISL, and
QSL9 Series Engines, Bulletin 4021418).
A faulty fuel pressure sensor signal due to a damaged fuel pressure sensor signal wire will
cause the fuel pressure sensor to be inconsistent. This condition can cause Fault Code 275
to become active on an intermittent basis.
Troubleshooting Steps
STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
STEP 1. Check the fault codes.
STEP 1A. Check for an active Fault Code 275 has reoccurred at
fault code. least 1 time during engine operation?
STEP 2. Check for air in fuel.
STEP 2A. Check for air in fuel. Air in fuel?
STEP 3. Check the fuel pressure sensor
connector.
STEP 3A. Inspect the fuel Dirty or damaged pins?
pressure sensor connector and
wiring connections.
STEP 4. Clear the fault codes.
STEP 4A. Disable the fault code. Fault Code 275 inactive?
STEP 4B. Clear the inactive fault All fault codes cleared?
codes.
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Conditions
Action
Fault Code 275 has reoccurred at least 1 Fault Code 275 has reoccurred at least 1
time during engine operation? time during engine operation?
YES NO
No Repair No Repair
Go to 2A Go to 3A
Conditions
Action
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Go to 1A Go to 3A
Guided Step 3A - Inspect the fuel pressure sensor connector and wiring
connections.
Conditions
Action
z Loose connector
z Corroded pins
z Bent or broken pins
z Pushed back or expanded pins
z Moisture in or on the connector
z Missing or damaged connector
seals
z Dirt or debris in or on the
connector pins
z Wire insulation damage
z Connector shell broken
z Damaged locking tab connector.
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Go to 4A Go to 4A
Conditions
Action
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Go to 4B Go to 1A
Conditions
Action
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