Fuel Injectors, Checking

Fuel Injectors, Checking

The following test procedure is used to diagnose Fuel Injectors (N30, N31, N32, N33, N83).

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Multimeter.

• Diode test lamp (12V).

• Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

• The Fuse (SB29) OK.

• Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.

• All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.

• Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position "P" or "N".

• A/C switched off.

• Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.

• Ignition switched off.

- Observe safety precautions.

- Observe rules for cleanliness.

Test procedure

- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ Engine Control Module, Replacing ] Engine Control Module, Replacing

Start diagnosis

- Remove the engine cover with air filter.

- Disconnect the Fuel Injector electrical harness connectors.

Checking internal resistance

- Using a multimeter, check the Fuel Injector electrical terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.





Specified value: 12.0 to 20.0 ohms (at approx. 20° C)

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Replace the faulty Fuel Injector

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking activation

- Using a Multimeter, check the Fuel Injector electrical harness connector terminal 1 to Ground (GND) for voltage.





- Operate the starter.

Specified value: Battery voltage.

- Switch the ignition off.

If the specification was not obtained:

- Check the Fuel Injector electrical harness connector terminal 1 to the Power Supply Relay (terminal 15) (J329) socket 2/87 for an open circuit, short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).

- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is detected in the wiring:

Checking wiring

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

- Install the Adapter Cable (121-pin) (VAG1598/31)

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J220). Refer to => [ Engine Control Module, Replacing ] Engine Control Module, Replacing.

- Using a Multimeter, check the Fuel Injector electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J220) electrical harness connector T121 terminals for resistance.









Specified value: 1.5 ohms Max.

If the specification was not obtained:

- Check the wiring for an open circuit, short circuit to each other, Battery (+), and Ground (GND).

- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is detected in the wiring:

- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory.

- Perform a road test to verify repair.

If the DTC does not return:

Repair complete, Generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Readiness Code.

- End of diagnosis.

If the DTC does return and no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the voltage supply was OK:

- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J220). Refer to => [ Engine Control Module, Replacing ] Engine Control Module, Replacing.

After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

Final procedures

After the repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory.

2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory.

3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Readiness Code.