To check the fuel pump operation, you can listen for the brief sound it makes when the ignition key is turned to the ON position, pressurizing the fuel system before starting the engine. If you can't hear the pump, you can remove the fuel filler cap, depress the spring-loaded door inside the fuel filler neck, and have an assistant turn the ignition switch to ON while you listen for the pump operating for a couple of seconds. If the pump doesn't come on, you should check the fuel pump fuse and relay in the engine compartment fuse and relay box, and inspect the wiring back to the fuel pump. If those components are in working order and the pump still doesn't run, it's likely defective. However, if the pump runs continuously with the ignition key in the ON position, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may be defective and should be checked by a qualified repair shop. To perform a fuel pressure check, you should locate the Schrader valve test port on the fuel rail (on 2016 and later models, high-side fuel pressure can only be checked with a scan tool). Relieve the fuel pressure and ensure the bleeder valve on the fuel pressure gauge is closed. On 2016 and later models, relieve the fuel system pressure, disconnect the low-pressure fuel feed line from the high-pressure fuel pump, and tee-in the fuel pressure gauge with the appropriate adapter. Turn the ignition key to the On position, note the gauge reading as the pressure stabilizes, and compare it to the specifications. If the pressure is not within the specified range, you should check for fuel system restrictions and replace the fuel pump module as needed. Additionally, you should ensure the pressure drops below 87 psi after turning the ignition off and that it doesn't lose more than 5 psi in one minute; if it does, it could indicate a leaky fuel injector or a faulty fuel pump module. Finally, start the engine, check the pressure, and replace the fuel pump module if necessary, ensuring there are no fuel leaks when you're done.
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