ECD SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0168

DTC Code DTC Name
P0168 Fuel Temperature Too High

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P0180 Click here.

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 more 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 Click here.

Tech Tips

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 / Trouble Codes.


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

    4. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Proceed to
      DTC P0168 is output
      DTC P0168 and other DTCs are output

      Tech Tips

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


    DTC P0168 and other DTCs are output

    GO TO DTC CHART Click here

    DTC P0168 is output

  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 ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. REPLACE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the fuel filter element assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

    GO TO STEP 7 Click here

  4. REPLACE SUPPLY PUMP ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the supply pump assembly.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  5. BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM


    1. Bleed the air from the fuel system.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  6. PERFORM SUPPLY PUMP INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform supply pump initialization.

      Click here

      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 > Clear DTCs

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / 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