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Fuel Injector: Testing and Inspection
On Board Diagnostic

Fuel Injector, Checking

The following test procedure is used to diagnose Fuel Injectors N30, N31, N32, N33

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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Multimeter.

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Diode test lamp (12V).

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Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

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The Fuel Injectors N30, N31, N32, N33 fuses OK.

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Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.

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

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

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A/C switched off.

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

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Ignition switched off.

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Observe safety precautions.

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Observe rules for cleanliness.

Test procedure

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Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint.  See: Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Scan Tool Testing
and Procedures/Preliminary Check.

Start diagnosis

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Remove the engine cover with air filter.

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Disconnect the Fuel Injector electrical harness connectors.

Checking internal resistance

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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 degrees C)

If the specified value was not obtained:

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Replace the malfunctioning Fuel Injector.

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking activation

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