ECD SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0168

DTC Code DTC Name
P0168 Fuel Temperature Too High

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P0180.

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DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

P0168

Fuel Temperature Too High

All of following conditions are met (1 trip detection logic):

  • The engine speed is higher than 1400 rpm.

  • The vehicle speed is more than 10 km/h (6.25 mph).

  • The fuel temperature is 110°C (230°F) or higher for 1 second or more.

Fuel lines or fuel filter clogged

Comes on

DTC stored

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

DTC No.

DTC Detection Drive Pattern

P0168

Drive vehicle at high speed or with heavy load (Use freeze frame data from time malfunction occurred as reference while driving)

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

After replacing the supply pump assembly, the ECM needs initialization.

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Tip:

Read freeze frame data using the GTS. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0168)

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.

    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

    4. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      DTC P0168 is output

      A

      DTC P0168 and other DTCs are output

      B
      Tip:

      If any DTCs other than P0168 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    B

    GO TO DTC CHART

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    A

  2. CHECK SUPPLY PUMP ASSEMBLY

    1. Perform a visual inspection of the exterior of the supply pump assembly and check that there are no fuel leaks.

      OK

      There are no fuel leaks or stains.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPLACE SUPPLY PUMP ASSEMBLYClick here

    OK

  3. REPLACE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT ASSEMBLY

    1. Replace the fuel filter element assembly.

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    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

    CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIREDClick here

  4. REPLACE SUPPLY PUMP ASSEMBLY

    1. Replace the supply pump assembly.

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    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  5. BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM

    1. Bleed the air from the fuel system.

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    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  6. PERFORM SUPPLY PUMP INITIALIZATION

    1. Perform the supply pump initialization.

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    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  7. CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Start the engine.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Fuel Temperature.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List

      Tester Display

      Fuel Temperature

    6. Drive the vehicle in a city area and check that the value of Fuel Temperature does not exceed 110°C (230°F).

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

    END