1st Reading

379 kPa (55 psi)

379 kPa (55 psi)

379 kPa (55 psi)

379 kPa (55 psi)

2nd Reading

280 kPa (41 psi)

310 kPa (45 psi)

340 kPa (49 psi)

317 kPa (46 psi)

Amount of Drop

99 kPa (14 psi)

69 kPa (10 psi)

39 kPa (6 psi)

62 kPa (9 psi)

Average Range: 47-87 kPa (6.8-12.6 psi)

Replace fuel injector - too much fuel pressure drop

Injector OK

Replace fuel injector - too little fuel pressure drop

Injector OK

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls

Did you perform the Fuel Injector Coil Test?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test

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Important : DO NOT perform this test if the engine coolant temperature (ECT) is above 94°C (201°F).

Observe the ECT Sensor parameter with a scan tool.

Is the ECT Sensor parameter less than the specified value?

94°C (201°F)

Go to Step 4

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Important: Verify that adequate fuel is in the fuel tank before proceeding with this diagnostic.

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Turn OFF all accessories.
3. Install the fuel pressure gage. Refer to Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal .
4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Important: DO NOT start the engine.

5. Command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool.
6. Observe the fuel pressure gage with the fuel pump operating.

Is the fuel pressure within the specified range?

345-414 kPa (50-60 psi)

Go to Step 5

Go to Fuel System Diagnosis

Important: The fuel pressure may vary slightly when the fuel pump stops operating. After the fuel pump stops operating, the fuel pressure should stabilize and remain constant.

Monitor the fuel pressure gage for 5 minutes.

Does the fuel pressure decrease by more than the specified value?

100 kPa (14.5 psi)

Go to Fuel System Diagnosis

Go to Step 6

Notice: Do Not repeat any portion of this test before running the engine in order to prevent the engine from flooding.

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
2. Connect the J 39021 or the SA9182E Electronic Fuel Injector Tester to a fuel injector with the J 39021-380 or the SA9182E (SA9182E-20 Injector Tester Adapter).
3. Set the selector switch on the fuel injector tester to the Balance Test 0.5-2.5 amp position (J 39021) or the 50 pulses/10 ms position (SA9182E).
4. Command the fuel pump relay ON and then OFF with a scan tool.
5. Record the fuel pressure indicated by the fuel pressure gage after the fuel pressure stabilizes. This is the first pressure reading.

Important: The fuel pressure may rise after the fuel injector stops pulsing. Record the fuel pressure value immediately after the fuel injector stops pulsing. DO NOT record the higher fuel pressure value.

6. Energize the fuel injector by depressing the Push to Start Test button on the fuel injector tester.
7. Record the fuel pressure indicated by the fuel pressure gage after the fuel injector has stopped pulsing. This is the second pressure reading.
8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 for each fuel injector.
9. Subtract the second pressure reading from the first pressure reading for one fuel injector. The result is the pressure drop value.
10. Obtain a pressure drop value for each fuel injector.
11. Add all of the individual pressure drop values. This is the total pressure drop.
12. Divide the total pressure drop by the number of fuel injectors. This is the average pressure drop.

Is the difference between any individual pressure drop and the average pressure drop more than the specified value?

20 kPa (3 psi)

Go to Step 7

Go to Symptoms - Engine Controls

Replace the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector and Fuel Rail Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 8

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Symptoms - Engine Controls