
Chapter
C
: Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
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One or more of the following checks may be specified-
by the manufacturer to determine if the injectors are
functioning properly:
• Check multipoint injectors by listening to each one
with a stethoscope while the engine is running at
slow idle. If you do not hear a steady clicking as the
solenoid switches on and off, the injector is defec-
tive
• Observe throttle body injector action by removing
the air cleaner cover or air intake duct. With the en-
gine idling, the spray pattern from the injector tip
should be steady, uniform, and conical in shape.
The spray pattern can easily be examined by con-
necting a timing light and aiming it at the injector tip.
This will “freeze” injector operation for more detailed
study
• Measure the injector solenoid coil resistance with
an ohmmeter. Unplug the injector electrical con-
nector, connect the ohmmeter leads across the in-
jector pins, and note the meter reading. Then move
one test lead to the side of the injector or to the en-
gine block to check for a short. Replace injectors
that are not within specifications
• Check the injector harness by unplugging it from
the computer and connecting an ohmmeter be-
tween the supply and return terminals for each in-
jector or group of injectors. When the injectors are
energized in groups, the resistance of the harness
and injector group will be less than that of a single
injector. A high-resistance reading indicates an
open in one or more injectors or circuits. Low-resis-
tance readings are caused by a short circuit
• The injector pulse width and duty cycle can be
checked with an oscilloscope. Be aware, with
grouped injectors the scope pattern reflects activi-
ty for all injectors in the group simultaneously
Cleaning Fuel Injectors
Electronic fuel injectors cannot be repaired. If they do
not work within the limits specified by the manufactur-
er, they are replaced with new or rebuilt units. However,
they can be cleaned if varnish or carbon builds up on
the injector tip.
Various cleaning devices and special solutions are avail-
able to clean fuel injectors. Some require the injectors to
be removed from the fuel rail or throttle body. Others
can be used to clean the injectors without removing
them from the vehicle, figure 3-23.
When cleaning injectors, follow the equipment direc-
tions exactly. The cleaning solvents used are very pow-
erful, and if allowed to remain in the system, they can
corrode plated parts. Some injectors are not designed
to be cleaned and may be damaged in the attempt.
FUEL
INJECTOR
TESTER
FIRST
READING
(INITIAL
PRESSURE)
GAUGE
SECOND
READING
(PRESSURE
AFTER
DROP)
FUEL PRESSURE
TAP
INJECTOR
CONNECTOR
BATTERY
Fig. 3-22.
Equipment setup for performing an injector flow balance
test.
0-60 P.S.I.
PRESSURE GAUGE
COMBINATION PUMP
AND TANK CAP
30 P.S.I.
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
CHECK
VALVE
FUEL
INJECTOR
CLEANER
FILTER
INLINE VALVE
FUEL INJECTOR
CLEANER COMPONENTS
VEHICLE COMPONENTS
MANIFOLD VACUUM
PRESSURE REGULATOR
FLEX HOSE
FUEL
RETURN
LINE
FUEL
TANK
IN-TANK PUMP
WITH CHECK VALVE
FLEX HOSE
INJECTORS
FUEL
RAIL
FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE
TEST POINT
Fig. 3-23.
Fuel injector cleaner used with the injectors installed on
the fuel rail.
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