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Fuel Injectors, Checking

The following test procedure is used to diagnose all fuel injectors.

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

Test Requirements 

-- Observe safety precautions.

-- Observe rules for cleanliness.

Test Procedure 

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK 

Start Diagnosis 

-- Remove the engine cover with air filter.

-- Disconnect the Fuel Injector -- electrical harness connectors from Fuel Injectors -N30, N31, N32, N33, N83-.

Checking internal resistance

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

Specified Value: 10.0 To 18.5 Ω (At Approx. 20 °C) 

If The Specified Value Was Not Obtained: 

-- Replace the Fuel Injector -- Refer to the Repair Manual.

If The Specified Value Was Obtained: 

Checking activation and wiring

-- Connect a Diode test lamp (12 V) 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:

-- Remove the Fuel Pump Relay -J17-.

-- Connect a jumper between the Fuel pump relay terminals 30 and 87

-- Turn the ignition switch ON.

-- Using a test lamp connected to ground, check terminal 1 of the Fuel Injector -- to be tested. The lamp should be ON.

-- If the test lamp did not turn on, locate the open or high resistance in the voltage supply circuit.

If The Voltage Supply Was Ok: 

-- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Fuel Injector -- electrical harness connector terminals to the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector T60 terminals for an open circuit. Refer to Appropriate System Diagrams for pin locations.

Component Fuel Injector -- electrical harness connector terminals: Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T60 terminals:
Cylinder 1 Fuel Injector -N30- 2 2
Cylinder 2 Fuel Injector -N31- 2 3
Cylinder 3 Fuel Injector -N32- 2 31
Cylinder 4 Fuel Injector -N33- 2 4
Cylinder 5 Fuel Injector -N83- 2 5

Specified Value: 1.5 Ω Max. 

If The Specified Value Was Not Obtained: 

-- Check the wiring for an open, high resistance or short to voltage or ground.

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

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring.

If No Malfunction Is Detected In The Wiring And The Voltage Supply Was OK: 

-- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-.

-- Install the engine cover with air filter.

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 .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .