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Fuel Injectors, Checking








Fuel Injectors, Checking

The following test procedure is used to diagnose all fuel injectors.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Multimeter

• Diode test lamp

• Wiring diagram

Test requirements

• The Fuel Injectors (N30, N31, N32, N33) fuses OK.

• The Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (G28) is OK.

• Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.

• All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.

• Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position "P" or "N".

• A/C switched off.

• Ground connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.

• Ignition switched OFF.

- Observe safety precautions.

- Observe rules for cleanliness.

Test procedure

- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ Preliminary Check ] Preliminary Check

Start diagnosis

- Remove the engine cover with air filter.

- Disconnect the Fuel Injector electrical harness connectors from Fuel Injectors (N30, N31, N32, N33) - arrows -.

Checking internal resistance

- Using a multimeter, check the Fuel Injector electrical terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.

Specified value: 1.0 to 3.0 ohms (at approx. 20° C)

If the specified value was Not obtained:

- Replace the Fuel Injector Refer to the Repair Informatiom.

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking activation and wiring

- Connect a Diode test lamp to the electrical harness connector terminals 1 and 2 of the Fuel Injector to be tested.

- Operate the starter and test the activation of the Fuel Injector.

LED should flicker.

- Switch the ignition OFF.

If LED does not flicker:

- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to the Repair Informatiom.

- Using a multimeter, check the Fuel Injector electrical harness connector terminals to the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit.






Specified value: 1.5 ohms Max.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

- Check the wiring for an open, high resistance or short to ground.

- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If the specified value was obtained:

- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to the Repair Informatiom.

- Install the engine cover with air filter. Refer to the Repair Informatiom.

Final procedures

After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.

2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09.

3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.