With Generic Scan Tool

Fuel Injectors, Checking

Recommended special tools and equipment
- VAG1526 multimeter or VAG1715 multimeter
- VAG1527 voltage test lamp
- VAG1594 connector test kit
- Wiring diagram

Test requirements







- The respective fuses of fuel injectors (Cylinder 1 Fuel Injector -N30-to Cylinder 4 Fuel Injector -N33-, Cylinder 5 Fuel Injector -N83-, Cylinder 6 Fuel Injector -N84-) must be OK.
- Fuel Pump (FP) Relay -J17- must be OK.
- Battery voltage must be at least 11.5 volts.
- All electrical consumers like, for example, lights and rear window heating must be switched off.
- Parking brake must be engaged or else daylight driving lights will be switched on.
- For vehicles with automatic transmission, selector lever must be in position -P- or -N-.
- If vehicle is equipped with an A/C system, it must be switched off.
- Ground (GND) connections between engine and chassis must be OK.
- Engine speed (RPM) sensor must be OK.
- Ignition switched off.

Test sequence

Resistance values of fuel injectors, checking







- Test resistance of fuel injectors between terminals.
Specified value: 12...17 Ohms

NOTE: Resistance value is valid at approx. 20 degree C. At higher temperatures, resistance value increases.

If specified value is not obtained:
- Replace malfunctioning fuel injector, item 10

Note the following when installing the fuel injectors:
- Replace O-rings on all fuel injectors and wet them slightly with clean motor oil.
- Insert fuel injectors into fuel rail perpendicular and in the right position, and secure them with retaining clips.
- Position fuel distributor with secured fuel injectors on intake manifold and apply uniform pressure to press it in.

- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data. Diagnostic Mode 4: Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data
- Generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes

Checking voltage supply







- Connect diode test lamp to connector of fuel injector to be tested terminal 1 and Ground (GND).
- Operate starter and test voltage supply for fuel injector.
LED must light up.

- Switch ignition off.

If LED does not light up:
- Check wire between 2-pin connector terminal 1 and the Fuel Pump (FP) Relay -J17- for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ohms

Activation and voltage supply, checking







- Connect diode test lamp to the connector terminals of the fuel injector to be checked.
- Operate starter and test activation of fuel injector.
LED should flicker.

- Switch ignition off.

If LED does not flicker:
- Connect test box to control module wiring harness, connect test box for wiring test. Test Box, Connecting For Wiring Test







- Check wires between test box and 2-pin connector for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Wire resistance: max: 1.5 Ohms







- Also check wires for short circuit to B+ and Ground (GND).
Specified value: Infinite Ohms

If there is no malfunction in wire connection:
- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-.