Patent ID: 10378501

Abstract:
An engine fuel delivery system, prognosis system, and method of conducting a fuel pump solenoid prognosis are provided. The engine fuel delivery system includes a fuel pump having a pumping chamber, a closeable inlet valve (such as a fuel pump control solenoid), and a fuel rail to communicate pressurized fuel received from the fuel pump to at least one engine cylinder. The engine fuel delivery system, prognosis system, and method are configured to determine a solenoid current feedback of a fuel pump control solenoid and a variation in the feedback. The fuel delivery system, prognosis system, and method are further configured to indicate a potential solenoid electrical connection fault if the solenoid current feedback is less than a predetermined current threshold and less than a predetermined variation threshold, and to indicate a potential solenoid weakened electromagnetic field fault if the solenoid current feedback is greater than the predetermined variation threshold.