Fuel pressure test

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GEORGE19
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  • 1999 LEXUS GS 300
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  • 6 CYL
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  • 340,000 MILES
I am looking for the schrader valve on my 1999 lexus gs 300 to connect my fuel pressure tester! Could you please tell me how to connect them! Thank you!
Monday, September 28th, 2015 AT 4:52 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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There is on port, fuel pressure is tested by using a special adaptor to the fuel filter and attaching a test gauge here. Check out the diagrams (Below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 AT 2:41 AM
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CHRISTA DICKSON
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I am trying to figure out exactly where to connect the fuel pressure gauge on my car. One friend said to take off the regulator to hook it up underneath. Is that correct and if so how do I take it off?
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Friday, December 18th, 2020 AT 10:44 AM (Merged)
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Good afternoon.

You need to T into the inlet line at the fuel rail. You can attach the tester at that point. You can rent a tester at a parts store.

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INSPECTION

CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
(a)Check the battery positive voltage is above 12 V.
(b)Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.

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(c)Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets, and disconnect the fuel inlet hose from the fuel pipe support.

NOTICE:
- Put a shop towel under the fuel pipe support.
- Slowly loosen the union bolt.

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(d)Install the fuel inlet hose and SST (pressure gauge) to the fuel pipe support with the 3 gaskets and SST (union and adapter).
SST 09268-45014 (092684119O, 90405-06167)

Torque: 29 N.M (300 kgf. Cm, 21 ft. Lbf)

(e)Wipe off any splattered gasoline.

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(f)Connect a LEXUS hand-held tester to the DLC3.
(g)Measure the fuel pressure.

Fuel pressure:
301-347 kPa (3.1-3.5 kgf/sq. Cm, 44-50 psi)

If pressure is high, replace the fuel pressure regulator. If pressure is low, check these parts:
- Fuel hoses and connections
- Fuel pump
- Fuel filter
- Fuel pressure regulator
(h)Disconnect the LEXUS hand-held tester from the DLC3.
(i)Start the engine.
(j)Measure the fuel pressure at idle.

Fuel pressure:
301-347 kPa (3.1-3.5 kgf/sq. Cm 44-50 psi)

(k)Stop the engine.
(l)Check that the fuel pressure remains as specified for 5 minutes after the engine has stopped.

Fuel pressure: 147 kPa (1.5 kgf/sq. Cm, 21 psi) or more

If pressure is not as specified, check the fuel pump, pressure regulator and/or injectors.
(m)After checking fuel pressure, disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery and carefully remove SST to prevent gasoline from splashing.
SST 09268-45014
(n)Reconnect the fuel inlet hose to the fuel pipe support with 2 new gaskets and the union bolt.

Torque: 29 N.M (300 kgf. Cm, 21 ft. Lbf)

(o)Reconnect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
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