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DTC P0627

DTC P0627  : Fuel Pump Control (FPC) System Malfunction

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information .
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P0627 Fuel Pump Control (FPC) System Malfunction      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Try to start the engine.

    -4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0627 Fuel Pump Control (FPC) System Malfunction      

    Is DTC P0627 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the fuel pump control module, PGM-FI main relay 2, the fuel tank unit, and the PCM.

  2. Fuse check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Check the following fuse.

    Fuse No. D21 (20 A)
    Location Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box

    Is the fuse OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Check for a short to ground on the No. D21 (20 A) fuse circuit, if needed, replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box . Also replace the No. D21 (20 A) fuse, then do the repair verification.

  3. Determine possible failure area (FUEL PUMP RLY OUT line or GND line, others)

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Fuel pump control module 6P connector

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -3. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit FUEL PUMP RLY OUT, GND
    Test point 1 Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 1 (PNK)
    Test point 2 Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 4 (BLK)
    GHH344957Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Go to step 11.

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Open wire check (GND line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit GND
    Test point 1 Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 4 (BLK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344958Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the GND wire between the fuel pump control module and G702, then do the repair verification.

  5. Relay check (PGM-FI main relay 2)

    -1. Remove PGM-FI main relay 2 (A) from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

    GHH344959Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    -2. Test PGM-FI main relay 2 .

    Is the relay OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Replace PGM-FI main relay 2, then do the repair verification.

  6. Determine possible failure area (FI MAIN RLY OUT line, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    PGM-FI main relay 2: disconnected
    Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit FI MAIN RLY OUT
    Test point 1 PGM-FI main relay 2 4P socket No. 3
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344960Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Go to step 8.

    NO 

    Go to step 7.

  7. Open wire check (FI MAIN RLY OUT line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector F (32P)

    -3. Remove PGM-FI main relay 1 (A) from the under-hood fuse/relay box.

    GHH344961Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    -4. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A PGM-FI main relay 1 4P socket No. 2
    Terminal B Body ground
    GHH344962Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    -5. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    PGM-FI main relay 1: disconnected
    PGM-FI main relay 1 4P socket No. 2: jumped to body ground
    PGM-FI main relay 2: disconnected
    Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector F (32P): disconnected
    Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit FI MAIN RLY OUT
    Test point 1 Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector F (32P) No. 10 (RED)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344963Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The FI MAIN RLY OUT wire is not open. Replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box , then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the FI MAIN RLY OUT wire between PGM-FI main relay 1 and the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box, then do the repair verification.

  8. Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box internal circuit check (IG1 FUEL PUMP line)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    PGM-FI main relay 2: disconnected
    Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit IG1 FUEL PUMP
    Test point 1 PGM-FI main relay 2 4P socket No. 1
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344964Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The IG1 FUEL PUMP circuit in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box is OK. Go to step 9.

    NO 

    Replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box , then do the repair verification.

  9. Open wire check (FUEL PUMP RLY OUT line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A PGM-FI main relay 2 4P socket No. 1
    Terminal B PGM-FI main relay 2 4P socket No. 2
    GHH344965Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    PGM-FI main relay 2: disconnected
    PGM-FI main relay 2 4P socket No. 1 and No. 2: jumped
    Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit FUEL PUMP RLY OUT
    Test point 1 Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 1 (PNK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344966Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The FUEL PUMP RLY OUT wire is OK. Go to step 10.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the FUEL PUMP RLY OUT wire between PGM-FI main relay 2 and the fuel pump control module, then do the repair verification.

  10. Open wire check (FUEL PUMP RLY CL- line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Remove the jumper wire from the PGM-FI main relay 2 4P socket

    -3. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

    SCS short

    -4. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector A (51P)

    -5. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A PGM-FI main relay 2 4P socket No. 4
    Terminal B Body ground
    GHH344967Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    -6. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    PGM-FI main relay 2: disconnected
    PGM-FI main relay 2 4P socket No. 4: jumped to body ground
    Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
    PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit FUEL PUMP RLY CL-
    Test point 1 PCM connector A (51P) No. 8 (GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344968Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The FUEL PUMP RLY CL- wire is OK. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM , then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the FUEL PUMP RLY CL- wire between the PCM (A8) and PGM-FI main relay 2, then do the repair verification.

  11. Fuel pump control module operation check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Reconnect the following connector.

    Fuel pump control module 6P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -6. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check for sound from the fuel pump within 2 seconds.

    Does the fuel pump operate?

    YES 

    Go to step 12.

    NO 

    Go to step 17.

  12. Shorted wire check (FPCD line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

    SCS short

    -3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Fuel pump control module 6P connector
    PCM connector A (51P)

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit FPCD
    Test point 1 Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 3 (YEL)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344969Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the FPCD wire between the PCM (A28) and the fuel pump control module, then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    The FPCD wire is not shorted. Go to step 13.

  13. Open wire check (FPCD line)

    -1. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 3 (YEL)
    Terminal B Body ground
    GHH344970Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
    Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 3: jumped to body ground
    PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit FPCD
    Test point 1 PCM connector A (51P) No. 28 (YEL)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344971Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The FPCD wire is OK. Go to step 14

    NO 

    Repair an open in the FPCD wire between the PCM (A28) and the fuel pump control module, then do the repair verification.

  14. FPCD line signal check

    -1. Remove the jumper wire from the fuel pump control module 6P connector.

    -2. Reconnect all connectors.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Test circuit FPCD
    Test point 1 Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 3 (YEL)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344972Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 8 V or more?

    YES 

    Go to step 15.

    NO 

    Replace the fuel pump control module , then do the repair verification.

  15. Shorted wire check (FUEL PUMP- line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Fuel pump control module 6P connector
    Fuel tank unit 4P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
      Fuel tank unit 4P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit FUEL PUMP-
    Test point 1 Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 5 (YEL)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344973Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the FUEL PUMP- wire between the fuel pump control module and the fuel tank unit, then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    The FUEL PUMP- wire is OK. Go to step 16.

  16. Fuel pump control module check (substitution)

    -1. Substitute a known-good fuel pump control module .

    -2. Reconnect all connectors.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Reset the PCM with the HDS .

    Reset PCM

    -5. Do the PCM idle learn procedure .

    -6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0627 Fuel Pump Control (FPC) System Malfunction      

    Is DTC P0627 indicated?

    YES 

    Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM , then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    Replace the original fuel pump control module , then do the repair verification.

  17. Shorted wire check (FPC line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

    SCS short

    -3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Fuel pump control module 6P connector
    PCM connector A (51P)

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit FPC
    Test point 1 Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 2 (GRY)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344974Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the FPC wire between the PCM (A29) and the fuel pump control module, then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    The FPC wire is not shorted. Go to step 18.

  18. Open wire check (FPC line)

    -1. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 2 (GRY)
    Terminal B Body ground
    GHH344975Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
    Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 2: jumped to body ground
    PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit FPC
    Test point 1 PCM connector A (51P) No. 29 (GRY)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344976Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The FPC wire is OK. Go to step 19

    NO 

    Repair an open in the FPC wire between the PCM (A29) and the fuel pump control module, then do the repair verification.

  19. Fuel pump control module operation check

    -1. Remove the jumper wire from the fuel pump control module 6P connector.

    -2. Reconnect all connectors.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode within 2 seconds from turning Vehicle ON mode
    Test circuit FPC
    Test point 1 Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 2 (GRY)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344977Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Go to step 20.

    NO 

    Replace the fuel pump control module , then do the repair verification.

  20. Open wire check (FUEL PUMP+ line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Fuel pump control module 6P connector
    Fuel tank unit 4P connector

    -3. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A Fuel tank unit 4P connector No. 1 (WHT)
    Terminal B Body ground
    GHH344978Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
    Fuel tank unit 4P connector: disconnected
    Fuel tank unit 4P connector No. 1: jumped to body ground
    Test circuit FUEL PUMP+
    Test point 1 Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 6 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344979Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The FUEL PUMP+ wire is OK. Go to step 21.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the FUEL PUMP+ wire between the fuel pump control module and the fuel tank unit, then do the repair verification.

  21. Open wire check (FUEL PUMP- line)

    -1. Remove the jumper wire from the fuel tank unit 4P connector.

    -2. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A Fuel tank unit 4P connector No. 3 (YEL)
    Terminal B Body ground
    GHH344980Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Fuel pump control module 6P connector: disconnected
    Fuel tank unit 4P connector: disconnected
    Fuel tank unit 4P connector No. 3: jumped to body ground
    Test circuit FUEL PUMP-
    Test point 1 Fuel pump control module 6P connector No. 5 (YEL)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344981Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The FUEL PUMP- wire is OK. Go to step 22.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the FUEL PUMP- wire between the fuel pump control module and the fuel tank unit, then do the repair verification.

  22. Determine possible failure area (fuel pump, others)

    -1. Remove the jumper wire from the fuel tank unit 4P connector.

    -2. Reconnect the following connector.

    Fuel pump control module 6P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode within 2 seconds from turning Vehicle ON mode
    Test circuit FUEL PUMP+
    Test point 1 Fuel tank unit 4P connector No. 1 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH344982Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Replace the fuel pump , then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    Go to step 23.

  23. Fuel pump control module check (substitution)

    -1. Substitute a known-good fuel pump control module .

    -2. Reconnect all connectors.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Reset the PCM with the HDS .

    Reset PCM

    -5. Do the PCM idle learn procedure .

    -6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0627 Fuel Pump Control (FPC) System Malfunction      

    Is DTC P0627 indicated?

    YES 

    Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM , then do the repair verification.

    NO 

    Replace the original fuel pump control module , then do the repair verification.

  24. Repair verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Reconnect all connectors.

    -3. Exit the SCS mode with the HDS.

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -5. Reset the PCM with the HDS .

    Reset PCM

    -6. Do the PCM idle learn procedure .

    -7. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P0627 Fuel Pump Control (FPC) System Malfunction      

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Is DTC P0627 indicated?

    YES 

    Check for poor connections or loose terminals at PGM-FI main relay 2, the fuel pump control module, the fuel tank unit, and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM , then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

    NO 

    Troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM . If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.