CM850 Electronic Control System – FAULT CODE 449 (ISB/QSB Automotive and Industrial Application)

Injector Metering Rail Number 1 Pressure – Data Valid But Above Normal Operating Range – Most Severe Level


Overview

CODE REASON EFFECT
Fault Code: 449
PID: P94
SPN: 157
FMI: 0
LAMP: Amber
SRT: 

Injector Metering Rail Number 1 Pressure – Data Valid But Above Normal Operating Range – Most Severe Level. The ECM has detected that fuel pressure in the rail fuel is higher than the commanded pressure.

None or possible engine noise associated with higher injection pressures
(especially at idle or light load). Engine power is reduced.

Fuel System
SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE

Circuit Description

The electronic control module (ECM) monitors engine-operating conditions, including the reading of rail fuel pressure, and changes the flow command to either increase (OPEN the electric fuel control valve) or decrease (CLOSE the electric fuel control valve) the fuel supply to the high-pressure pump.

Component Location

The electric fuel control valve is installed on the high-pressure fuel pump.

Shop Talk

Fault Code 449 is activated when the sensed rail fuel pressure reaches the opening pressure of the rail fuel pressure relief valve. Sensed pressure has exceeded system target range.

An electric fuel control actuator with excessive leakage will result in high rail fuel pressures at idle or light load, and Fault Code 449 can possibly be logged. A restriction in the fuel-drain-to-tank return line can prevent unneeded fuel from exiting the high-pressure fuel pump. This excess drain fuel can enter the pumping chamber and pressurize the rail. Check the fuel drain line restriction. High resistance or an open circuit in the electric fuel control actuator can cause this fault to log (though Fault Codes 272 and 2311 will become active in these cases). Air in the fuel can result in pressure changes that would cause this fault to log very high. High lift pump delivery pressure could cause this fault to log, as could tampering with the rail fuel pressure sensor.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-449

Last Modified:  08-Jul-2010