Fuel Injector Coil Test

Verify the resistance of each fuel injector with one of the following methods:

• If the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is between 10-32°C (50-90°F), the resistance of each fuel injector should be 11-14 ohms.
  • If the injectors measure OK, perform the Fuel Injector Balance Test-Fuel Pressure Test.
  • If not within the specified range, replace the fuel injector.
• If the ECT sensor is not between 10-32°C (50-90°F), measure and record the resistance of each fuel injector with a DMM. Subtract the lowest resistance value from the highest resistance value. The difference between the lowest value and the highest value should be equal to or less than 3 ohms.
  • If the difference is equal to or less than 3 ohms, refer to Fuel Injector Balance Test-Fuel Pressure Test for further diagnosis of the fuel injectors.
  • If the difference is more than 3 ohms, add all of the fuel injector resistance values to obtain a total resistance value. Divide the total resistance value by the number of fuel injectors to obtain an average resistance value. Subtract the lowest individual fuel injector resistance value from the average resistance value. Compute the difference between the highest individual fuel injector resistance value and the average resistance value. Replace the fuel injector that displays the greatest difference above or below the average.

Fuel Injector Balance Test-Fuel Pressure Test

1. Install a fuel pressure gage. Refer to Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal .
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
IMPORTANT:
• The fuel pump relay may need to be commanded ON a few times in order to obtain the highest possible fuel pressure.
• DO NOT start the engine.
3. Command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool.
4. Observe the fuel pressure gage with the fuel pump commanded ON. The fuel pressure should be 384-425 kPa (56-62 psi).
   • If the fuel pressure is not 384-425 kPa (56-62 psi), refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .
5. Monitor the fuel pressure gage for one minute. The fuel pressure should not decrease more than 34 kPa (5 psi).
   • If the fuel pressure decreases more than 34 kPa (5 psi), refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .
6. Perform the Fuel Injector Balance Test with Special Tool or the Fuel Injector Balance Test with Tech 2.

Fuel Injector Balance Test with Special Tool

1. Set the selector switch on the fuel injector tester to the Balance Test 50 pulses/10 ms position.
2. Disconnect the multi-way harness connector of the fuel injectors.
3. Connect the SA9182E  , the J 39021-210  , and the J 39021-410  to the fuel injector multi-way connector. See Special Tools .
4. Command the fuel pump relay ON and then OFF three times with a scan tool. On the last command, as the fuel pressure begins to slowly degrade and stabilize, select a fuel pressure within 34 kPa (5 psi) of the maximum pump pressure. Record this fuel pressure. This is the starting pressure at which you will pulse each injector.
5. Command the fuel pump relay ON one more time and energize the fuel injector by depressing the Activate Injector button on the SA9182E  at the previously selected pressure.
6. After the injector stops pulsing, select Min from the Display Mode and record the Min pressure.
IMPORTANT: New test results will not be recorded if the Min/Max results are not cleared after each injector is tested.
7. Clear the Min/Max results.
8. Select Normal from the Display Mode.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 for each fuel injector.
10. Perform the Pressure Drop Calculation.

Fuel Injector Balance Test with Tech 2

IMPORTANT: Vehicles with thief immobilizer disable the test.
1. Command the fuel pump relay ON and then OFF three times with a scan tool. On the last command, as the fuel pressure begins to slowly degrade and stabilize, select a fuel pressure within 34 kPa (5 psi) of the maximum pump pressure. Record this fuel pressure. This is the starting pressure at which you will pulse each injector.
2. With a scan tool, select the Fuel Injector Balance Test function within the Special Functions menu.
3. Select an injector to be tested.
4. Press Enter to prime the fuel system.
5. Energize the fuel injector by depressing the Pulse Injector button on the scan tool at the previously selected pressure.
6. After the injector stops pulsing, select Min from the Display Mode on the CH-48027  and record the Min pressure.
IMPORTANT: New test results will not be recorded if the Min/Max results are not cleared after each injector is tested.
7. Clear the Min/Max results on the CH-48027  .
8. Select Normal from the Display Mode on the CH-48027  .
9. Press Enter on the scan tool to bring you back to the Select Injector screen.
10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 for each fuel injector.
11. Perform the Pressure Drop Calculation.

Pressure Drop Calculation

1. Subtract the minimum pressure from the starting pressure for one fuel injector. The result is the pressure drop value.
2. Obtain a pressure drop value for each fuel injector.
3. Add all of the individual pressure drop values except for the injector suspected of being faulty. This is the total pressure drop.
4. Divide the total pressure drop by the number of fuel injectors that were added together. This is the average pressure drop. The difference between any individual pressure drop and the average pressure drop should not be more than 20 kPa (3 psi).
   • If the difference between any individual pressure drop and the average pressure drop is more than 20 kPa (3 psi), replace the fuel injector.