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Fuel Control System

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Fuel control system contains an electric fuel pump, located in the fuel tank with gauge sending unit. Fuel is pumped to the fuel rail through an in-line fuel filter. Fuel pump provides fuel at a pressure exceeding fuel injector requirements.

Pressure regulator, mounted on the fuel rail, maintains a proper constant fuel pressure to the injectors. Pressure regulator increases the fuel pressure when engine vacuum decreases.

Unused fuel is returned to the fuel tank by a fuel return line. For correct fuel injector delivery at the ECM command, the fuel supply system maintains a constant pressure of approximately 36.0 psi (2.5 kg/cm2 ) drop across the injectors.

The fuel pressure accumulator, used on some models, isolates fuel line noises. The fuel rail provides the upper mount for fuel injectors. Spring-loaded pressure tap may be used for testing fuel system.

Fig 1: Typical Port Fuel Injection System
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