Fuel Injector Circuit Diagnosis

Fuel Injector Circuit Diagnosis

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The control module enables the appropriate fuel injector pulse for each cylinder. Ignition voltage is supplied to the fuel injectors. The control module controls each fuel injector by grounding the control circuit via a solid state device called a driver.

Special Tools

J44603 Injector Test Lamp

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at a fuel injector.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 1 or A and ground.

^ If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition circuit fuse is open, test or replace the fuel injector.

3. Ignition OFF, connect a J44603 between the control circuit terminal 2 or B and the ignition circuit terminal 1 or A of each fuel injector one at a time.
4. Engine cranking, the test lamp should flash for each injector.

^ If the test lamp is always ON, test the appropriate control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the engine control module (ECM).

^ If the test lamp is always OFF, test the appropriate control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fuel injector.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests

* Fuel Injector Replacement