Hi Jamie,
Thank you for the donation.
The standard fuel pressure should be 26 psi (179kPa) and you mentioned 71 psi which is very high and can mean a faulty fuel pressure regulator.
Following are possible causes and recommended chack list.
"� Check for improper operation of A/C system.
"� Check for erratic signal or no signal from CMP sensor.
"� Check for air leakage from intake-air system parts.
"� Check for purge solenoid valve malfunction.
"� Check for improper operation of electronic throttle control system.
"� Check for EGR valve malfunction.
"� Check for erratic signal from CKP sensor.
"� Check for low engine compression.
"� Check for vacuum leakage.
"� Check for poor fuel quality.
"� Check for main relay intermittent malfunction.
"� Check for throttle body malfunction.
"� Check for engine overheating.
"� Check for spark plug malfunction.
"� Check for improper air/fuel mixture control operation.
"� Check for erratic signal to ignition coil.
"� Check for air cleaner restriction.
"� Check for PCV valve malfunction.
"� Check for incorrect valve timing due to jumped timing belt.
"� Check for restricted exhaust system.
"� Check for intermittent open or short in fuel pump circuit.
"� Check for inadequate fuel pressure.
"� Check for fuel line and/or fuel filter restriction or clogging.
"� Check for pressure regulator malfunction.
"� Check for APP sensor misadjustment.
"� Check for TP sensor misadjustment.
"� Check for fuel pump mechanical malfunction.
"� Check for fuel leakage from fuel injector.
"� Check for fuel injector clogging.
"� Check for intermittent open or short of MAF sensor, APP sensor, TP sensor and VSS.
"� Check for ATX malfunction (ATX).
"� Check for spark plug malfunction.
"� Check for spark plug wire malfunction.
"� Check for clutch slippage (MTX).
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 AT 9:23 AM