CONSTRUCTION
The fuel pressure sensor, which is mounted on the common-rail assembly, outputs a signal that represents the fuel pressure in the common-rail assembly to the ECM in order to constantly regulate the fuel at an optimal pressure.
The fuel pressure sensor consists of a semiconductor which utilizes the characteristics of a silicon chip that changes its electrical resistance when pressure is applied to it.
| *1 | Fuel Pressure Sensor | - | - |
| *a | Cross-section | *b | Detection Portion |
Tech Tips
When the fuel pressure sensor malfunctions, the ECM stores data about the malfunction. Also, the ECM regulates the fuel pressure using the default value.