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Diesel: 4JJ1 SCV

Common Fault
4JJ1 3.0L Engine hard to start and lacking power can
be caused by a stuck or blocked Suction
Holden Rodeo RA 2007-2008 Control Valve.

Holden Colorado RC 2008-2012

Isuzu D-Max 2008-2015 New level SCV with
A blocked, stuck or dirty Suction Control Valve (SCV) turquoise coloured end.
can cause a number of engine driveability problems,
such as lacking power and hard to start.
The engine light will usually come on and the ECM will
log any of the following fault codes:
• P0087 - Rail Pressure Limiter Operation
• P0088 - Abnormal Rail Pressure
• P0093 - Fuel Leak or Rail Pressure Sensor
Performance Abnormality
• P1093 - Rail Pressure Insufficient at High Load
• P1094 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low

The early level

Note: It is important to rule out any SCV has a shorter
body and a beige
other common problems before replacing coloured end.
the SCV. These will include repairing
the cause of any other fault codes, and
checking on items such as fuel lines and
filter as well as fuel quality issues.
The pump is different for each SCV design. Therefore, if
The early level SCV is highly susceptible to sticking, and retrofitting a new SCV to an old pump design, then you
should be changed if still fitted. However, new level SCV also need to fit a 5mm adapter plate and a spacer to fit
can also have problems, especially if the fuel has been onto the end of the nozzle. An old style pump will have
contaminated. The new level SCV was introduced as either an old level SCV or have a 5mm adapter plate
part of vehicle production by the middle of 2009. between the valve and pump.

SCV Identification
The early level SCV has a short nozzle and body, and has Note: If you are replacing an SCV that has
a beige coloured end for the electrical connector. already been upgraded to the new level part,
it is best to replace the adaptor and spacer as
The later level SCV has a longer body and a turquoise well. You will need to pry the nozzle spacer out
coloured end for the electrical connector. The nozzle has of the pump opening with a pick or similar.
a different shape and is about 5mm longer.

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Diesel: 4JJ1 SCV

SCV Replacement Pump Relearn

1. Use well fitting sockets and Allen keys to avoid The parameters of the new SCV will need to be
causing damage to bolts and screws. calibrated to the pump. If this is not carried out
correctly then it will log fault codes or cause
2. Remove vehicle battery from tray. running difficulties.
3. Disconnect the SCV electrical connector. 1. With a suitable scan tool, turn the ignition on and go
4. Move the wiring harnesses away from the pump and to “Fuel Supply Pump Learn Resetting” or “Supply
out of the way. Pump Initialisation” under Engine - Programming.

5. Disconnect the fuel and leak-off hoses. 2. Carry out steps shown by your scan tool.

6. Remove the leak-off pipe and hose. 3. Start engine and let it idle until it reaches operating
temperature.
7. Clean area surrounding the SCV and then remove.
4. Check the “Fuel Supply Pump Status” PID. It will
8. Apply engine oil to the large O-ring between the change from “Not Learned” to “Learned” once the
spacer and the SCV, (if using a spacer). operation has completed and the parameters are
stored in the ECU.
9. Install the smaller O-ring into the groove in the pump.

10. Fit nozzle adaptor to SCV (if required).

Note: Depending on built date etc., the
11. Carefully install the SCV, ensuring that the O-rings do pump resetting item may not be available
not move from their positions. as a separate option. These vehicles will
also not have a ‘Fuel Supply Pump Status’
12. Refit leak-off pipe and hoses. PID. In these cases, you will need to start
and run the engine at idle until it reaches
13. Connect new SCV and re-secure wiring harnesses.
operating temperature. Check system
14. Refit battery. for fault codes and correct operating
pressures with your scan tool.
15. Carry out fuel supply pump relearn.

Caution: Clean all surrounding components and immediately cap the ends of all pipes and hoses every
time you open any part of the diesel fuel system. Modern common rail diesel fuel systems have extremely
fine tolerances. Any dirt or dust entering the system will cause either immediate damage or long term wear.

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