The control module enables the appropriate fuel injector on the intake stroke for each cylinder. Ignition voltage is supplied directly to the fuel injectors. The control module controls each fuel injector by grounding the control circuit via a solid state device called a driver. A fuel injector coil winding resistance that is too high or too low will affect engine driveability. A fuel injector control circuit DTC may not set, but a misfire may be apparent. The fuel injector coil windings are affected by temperature. The resistance of the fuel injector coil windings will increase as the temperature of the fuel injector increases.
• | Monitoring the misfire current counters, or misfire graph, may help isolate the fuel injector that is causing the condition. |
• | Operating the vehicle over a wide temperature range may help isolate the fuel injector that is causing the condition. |
• | Perform the fuel injector coil test within the conditions of the customers concern. A fuel injector condition may only be apparent at a certain temperature, or under certain conditions. |
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
2 | Observe the ECT sensor parameter with a scan tool. Is the ECT sensor parameter within the specified range? | 10-32°C (50-90°F) | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
3 | Measure the resistance of each fuel injector with a DMM. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Do any of the fuel injectors display a resistance outside the specified range? | 11-14 ohms | Go to Step 6 | Go to Fuel Injector Balance Test with Special Tool or Fuel Injector Balance Test with Tech 2 |
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Is the difference equal to, or less than, the specified value? | 3 ohms | Go to Fuel Injector Balance Test with Special Tool or Fuel Injector Balance Test with Tech 2 | Go to Step 5 |
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Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 7 | -- |
6 | Replace the fuel injector or fuel injectors that are out of the specified range. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | 11-14 ohms | Go to Step 7 | -- |
7 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |