Diagnostic systems and methods for a pressure sensor during idle conditions
US8091531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M63/022
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A diagnostic system for a pressure sensor includes a fuel pump module and a diagnostic control module. The fuel pump module activates a first pump and deactivates a second pump when an engine is operating in a diagnostic mode. The first pump supplies fuel to the second pump and the second pump supplies fuel to fuel injectors of the engine via a fuel rail. The diagnostic control module receives a measured pressure signal from a pressure sensor that indicates a pressure of the fuel rail during the diagnostic mode. The diagnostic control module detects a fault of the pressure sensor based on a comparison between the measured pressure signal and the commanded pressure signal for the first pump.
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