Fuel Pressure Regulator

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The fuel pressure regulator is integrated into the fuel filter cover on the primary fuel tank module. The fuel pressure regulator is a diaphragm-operated relief valve and uses a spring with a preset tension and a stainless steel ball inserted into a precision ground seat in order to regulate fuel pressure. The fuel pressure regulator also has a T-joint that diverts the needed fuel to the fuel rail with the unused fuel dropping back into the reservoir of the primary fuel tank module. A software bias compensates the injector on-time because the fuel pressure regulator is not referenced to manifold vacuum. The injector pulse width varies with the signal from the mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. This type of fuel pressure regulator is not serviceable.

With the engine running at idle, the system fuel pressure at the pressure test connection should be between 380-410 kPa (55-60 psi). With the system pressurized and the pump OFF the pressure should stabilize and hold. If the pressure regulator supplies a fuel pressure which is too low or too high, a driveability condition will result.