Diagnostic Test

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INSPECT THE FUEL INJECTOR(S) FOR CORROSION
WARNING:
Follow these safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire and possible serious or fatal injury when performing this test procedure.
- Fuel or fuel vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Do not expose the fuel or the test equipment used in this procedure to open flames or sparks.
- Inhalation of fuel vapors could lead to disorientation and personal injury. Keep the service area well ventilated, or perform this test procedure in an area where there is a building exhaust removal system.
- Relieve fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components.
- Use extreme caution when connecting and disconnecting fuel lines.
- Considerable fuel leakage may occur when servicing the fuel system. Wear protective eyewear and clothing to protect from fuel splash, and take suitable fuel containment measures.
- Wrap a shop towel around the fuel pressure gauge connection to absorb fuel leakage that occurs when connecting the test equipment. Place the towel in an approved container when complete.
- Never store fuel in an open container due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
- High-pressure fuel lines deliver diesel fuel under extreme pressure from the injection pump to the fuel injectors. This may be as high as 26, 107 psi (1800 bar). Use extreme caution when inspecting for high-pressure fuel leaks. Fuel under this amount of pressure can penetrate skin causing possible serious or fatal injury.
Fig 1: Inspection Of Inlet Area
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove injector(s) associated with the circuit faults in accordance with the Service Information provided.
3. Inspection of inlet area: Look for black spots and/or rust in the inlet orifice as shown in illustration.
  
  Fig 2: Example Of Good Injector
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4. This is an example of a good injector.
  
  Fig 3: Inspection Of Circumference Of Injector
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5. Inspection of circumference of injector: Look for black spots and/or rust in the area as shown in illustration. Make sure to rotate the injector and look on all sides around and between the inlet and drain orifices.
  
  Fig 4: Example Of Good Injector
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6. This is an example of a good injector.
  
  Fig 5: Inspection Of Drain Area
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7. Inspection of drain area: Look for black spots and/or rust in the drain orifice as shown in illustration.
  
  Fig 6: Example Of Good Injector
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8. This is an example of a good injector.
  Are there black spots and/or rust present?
  
  Yes
  - Replace injector(s) found to have corrosion or black spots.
  No
  - Injectors passed visual inspection. Clean the injectors before re-installing.