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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001EXPRESS 1/2 TON VAN V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSFUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2001 Chevrolet Express 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN W
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor: Description and Operation
2001 Chevrolet Express 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Description and Operation
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor:
The Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) sensor is a 3 wire strain gauge sensor much like that of the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor, however this sensor has a very different electrical characteristic due to its pressure differential design. The sensor measures the difference between the air pressure, or vacuum in the fuel tank and the outside air pressure.
The sensor mounts at the top of the fuel tank sending unit. A three wire electrical harness connects the sensor to the control module. The control module supplies a 5-volt reference voltage and ground to the sensor. The sensor varies a voltage between 0.1-4.9 volts. When the air pressure in the fuel tank is equal to the outside air pressure, such as when the fuel fill cap is removed, the output voltage of the sensor will measure 1.3-1.7 volts.
When the air pressure in the tank is 4.5 inches Hg (1.25 kPa), the sensor output voltage should measure 0.3-0.7 volts.
The sensor voltage will be approximately 1.5 volts when the fuel tank pressure is equalized with ambient pressure. The sensor voltage increases to approximately 4.5 volts when a vacuum of 14 inches Hg (-3.75 kPa) is detected.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.