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Table 1: Example
Table 2: Fuel Injector Coil Test - ECT outside 10°C-35°C (50°F- 95°F)

Object Number: 17707  Size: MF

Test Description

Caution: Wrap a shop towel around the fuel pressure connection in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. The towel will absorb any fuel leakage that occurs during the connection of the fuel pressure gage. Place the towel in an approved container when the connection of the fuel pressure gage is complete.

  1. The engine coolant temperature affects the ability of the fuel injector tester to detect a faulty fuel injector. If the engine coolant temperature is between 10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F), go to Fuel Injector Coil Test Procedure - Engine Coolant Temperature 10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F).

  2. The first second of the voltage displayed by the DMM may be inaccurate due to the initial current surge, therefore, record the lowest voltage displayed by the DMM after the first second of the test. The voltage displayed by the DMM may increase throughout the test as the fuel injector windings warm and the resistance of the fuel injector windings changes. An erratic voltage reading (large fluctuations in voltage that do not stabilize) indicates an intermittent connection within the fuel injector. From the voltages recorded, identify the highest voltage, excluding any voltages above 9.5 volts. Subtract each voltage that is not above 9.5 volts from the highest voltage. Record each subtracted value (refer to the Example). The subtracted value for any fuel injector must not exceed 0.6  volt. A fuel injector with a subtracted value that is greater than 0.7 volt is considered faulty and must be replaced. A fuel injector with a recorded voltage above 9.5 volts is also considered faulty and must be replaced.

Example

Highest Voltage Reading

Acceptable Subtracted Value Above/Below

10°C-35°C

(50°F-95°F)

7.1 Volts

0.6 Volts

Injector Number

Voltage

Subtracted Value

Pass/Fail

1

9.8

F

2

6.6

0.5

P

3

6.9

0.2

P

4

5.8

1.3

F

5

7.0

0.1

P

6

7.1

0.0

P

Fuel Injector Coil Test - ECT outside 10°C-35°C (50°F- 95°F)

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

  1. Connect the scan tool.
  2. Check the engine coolant temperature.

Is the engine coolant temperature outside the specified limits?

10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F)

Go to Step 3

Go to Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test - Engine Coolant Temperature Between 10-35 Degrees C (50-95 Degrees F)

3

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Notice: In order to prevent flooding of a single cylinder and possible engine damage, relieve the fuel pressure before performing the fuel injector coil test procedure.

  3. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief
  4. Access the Fuel Injector 10 way electrical connector and install the J 39021 using J 39021 - 210 Injector Selector Switch Box, and J 39021 - 306 Fuel Injector Test Harness.
  5. Important: The Injector Selector Switch Box, and Fuel Injector Test Harness should be used in order to prevent from removing the upper intake manifold to preform the fuel injector balance and fuel injector coil tests.

  6. Connect the J 39021 fuel injector tester to B+ and ground.
  7. Set the amperage supply selector switch on the fuel injector tester to the Coil Test 0.5 amp position.
  8. Connect the leads from the J 39200 Digital Multi-Meter (DMM) to the fuel injector tester.
  9. Set the DMM to the tenths scale (0.0).
  10. Select an injector using J 39021 - 210 injector selector switch box.
  11. Important: Check the engine coolant temperature again to ensure that the correct chart is being used.

  12. Press the Push to Start Test button on the fuel injector tester.
  13. Important : The voltage reading may rise during the test.

  14. Observe the voltage reading on the DMM.
  15. Record the lowest voltage observed after the first second of the test.
  16. Repeat steps 8 through 11 for each fuel injector.
  17. Identify the highest voltage reading recorded other than those above 9.5 volts.
  18. Subtract any other voltage reading recorded from the highest voltage reading recorded.
  19. Repeat step 14 for all of the remaining fuel injectors.

Is any value that resulted from subtraction greater than the specified value?

0.6 volts

Go to Step 4

Go to Fuel Injector Balance Test

4

Remove the upper intake manifold Refer to Intake Manifold Removal .

Is action complete?

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Go to Step 5

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5

Inspect fuel injector electrical harness for connector terminal damage, shorts, opens, and grounds.

Was any of the above problems found?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair Wires or Terminals As neccesary.

Is action complete?

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Go to Fuel Injector Balance Test

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7

Replace the faulty fuel injectors.

Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement

Is action complete?

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Go to Fuel Injector Balance Test

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