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Fuel Injector Balance Test With Special Tool



FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST WITH SPECIAL TOOL





SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Fuel Injector Balance Test Example (Typical):




The scan tool is first used to energize the fuel pump relay. The fuel injector tester is then used to pulse each injector for a precise amount of time, allowing a measured amount of fuel into the manifold. This causes a drop in system fuel pressure that can be recorded and used to compare each injector.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-5:




Steps 6-8:




The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. The engine coolant temperature (ECT) must be below the operating temperature in order to avoid irregular fuel pressure readings due to hot soak fuel boiling.
6. If the pressure drop value for each fuel injector is within 10 kPa (1.5 psi) of the average pressure drop value, the fuel injectors are flowing properly.