Fuel Injectors, Checking
Diagnostic Procedures
Fuel Injectors, Checking
The following test procedure is used to diagnose all fuel injectors.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Multimeter.
• 12V diode test lamp
• Wiring diagram.
Test requirements
• The Fuel Injectors (N30, N31, N32, N33) fuses OK.
• The Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (G28) is 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 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 => [ Preliminary Check ] Preliminary Check
Start diagnosis
- Remove the engine cover with air filter. Refer to the repair information.
- Disconnect the Fuel Injector electrical harness connectors from Fuel Injectors (N30, N31, N32, N33)- arrows -.
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 malfunctioning Fuel Injector. Refer to the repair information.
If the specified value was obtained:
Checking activation and wiring
- Connect a 12V diode test lamp to the electrical harness connector terminals 1 and 2 of the Fuel Injector to be tested.
- Operate the starter and test the activation of the Fuel Injector.
LED should flicker.
- Switch the ignition off.
If LED does not flicker:
If the manufacturers test box is being used, perform the following step.
- Install the test box.
If the manufacturers test box is not being used, perform the following step.
- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) ( J623). Refer to the repair information.
- Using a multimeter, check the Fuel Injector electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit.
Specified value: 1.5 ohms Max.
If the specified value was Not obtained:
- Check the wiring for an open, high resistance or short to ground.
- 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:
- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to the repair information.
- Install the engine cover with air filter. Refer to the repair information.
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 ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.