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Reference Information

Schematic Reference 

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference 

Electrical Information Reference 

Scan Tool Reference 

Control Module References for scan tool information

Special Tools 

NOTE:
  • DO NOT perform the Fuel Injector Balance Test-Fuel Pressure Test if the engine coolant temperature (ECT) is above 60°C (150°F). High fuel pressure readings may result due to hot soak fuel boiling. With the engine OFF, the fuel pressure may increase to the setting of the pressure relief regulator valve, 550 kPa ± 5 percent (80 psi ± 5 percent).
  • Verify that adequate fuel is in the fuel tank before proceeding with this diagnostic.
  • Before proceeding with this test review the User Manual CH 48027-5 for Safety Information and Instructions.

Fuel Injector Balance Test-Fuel Pressure Test

  1. Install a fuel pressure gauge. Refer to Fuel Pressure Gauge Installation and Removal .
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    3. NOTE:
    • The fuel pump relay may need to be commanded ON a few times in order to obtain the highest possible fuel pressure.
    • DO NOT start the engine.
  3. Command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool.
  4. Observe the fuel pressure gauge with the fuel pump commanded ON. The fuel pressure should be 345-427 kPa (50-62 psi).
  5. Monitor the fuel pressure gauge for one minute. The fuel pressure should not decrease more than 34 kPa (5 psi).
  6. Perform the Fuel Injector Balance Test with Special Tool, the Fuel Injector Balance Test with Tech 2, or the Fuel Injector Balance Test with the Active Fuel Injector Tester.

Fuel Injector Balance Test with Special Tool

  1. Set the amperage supply selector switch on the fuel injector tester to the Balance Test 0.5-2.5 A position.
  2. Disconnect the multi-way harness connector of the fuel injectors.
  3. Connect the J 39021:  Fuel Injector Coil and Balance Tester using the J 35616:  Connector Test Adapter Kit to the ignition circuit terminal A and the control circuit of the appropriate fuel injector listed below:
    • Injector 1 terminal D
    • Injector 2 terminal E
    • Injector 3 terminal F
    • Injector 4 terminal B
    • Injector 5 terminal C
  4. Command the fuel pump relay ON and then OFF three times with a scan tool. On the last command, as the fuel pressure begins to slowly degrade and stabilize, select a fuel pressure within 34 kPa (5 psi) of the maximum pump pressure. Record this fuel pressure. This is the starting pressure at which you will pulse each injector.
  5. Command the fuel pump relay ON one more time and energize the fuel injector by depressing the Push to Start Test button on the J 39021:  Fuel Injector Coil and Balance Tester at the previously selected pressure.
  6. After the injector stops pulsing, select Min from the Display Mode on the CH 48027:  Gauge and record the Min pressure.
    7. NOTE: New test results will not be recorded if the Min/Max results are not cleared after each injector is tested.
  7. Clear the Min/Max results on the CH 48027:  Gauge.
  8. Select Normal from the Display Mode on the CH 48027:  Gauge.
  9. Repeat steps 3 and 5 through 8 for each fuel injector.
  10. Subtract the minimum pressure from the starting pressure for one fuel injector. The result is the pressure drop value.
  11. Obtain a pressure drop value for each fuel injector.
  12. Add all of the individual pressure drop values except for the injector suspected of being faulty. This is the total pressure drop.
  13. Divide the total pressure drop by the number of fuel injectors that were added together. This is the average pressure drop. The difference between any individual pressure drop and the average pressure drop should not be more than 20 kPa (3 psi).
    • If the difference between any individual pressure drop and the average pressure drop is more than 20 kPa (3 psi), replace the fuel injector.

Fuel Injector Balance Test with Tech 2

  1. Command the fuel pump relay ON and then OFF three times with a scan tool. On the last command, as the fuel pressure begins to slowly degrade and stabilize, select a fuel pressure within 34 kPa (5 psi) of the maximum pump pressure. Record this fuel pressure. This is the starting pressure at which you will pulse each injector.
  2. With a scan tool, select the Fuel Injector Balance Test function within the Special Functions menu.
  3. Select an injector to be tested.
  4. Press Enter to prime the fuel system.
  5. Energize the fuel injector by depressing the Pulse Injector button on the scan tool at the previously selected pressure.
  6. After the injector stops pulsing, select Min from the Display Mode on the CH 48027:  Gauge and record the Min pressure.
    7. NOTE: New test results will not be recorded if the Min/Max results are not cleared after each injector is tested.
  7. Clear the Min/Max results on the CH 48027:  Gauge.
  8. Select Normal from the Display Mode on the CH 48027:  Gauge.
  9. Press Enter on the scan tool to bring you back to the Select Injector screen.
  10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 for each fuel injector.
  11. Subtract the minimum pressure from the starting pressure for one fuel injector. The result is the pressure drop value.
  12. Obtain a pressure drop value for each fuel injector.
  13. Add all of the individual pressure drop values except for the injector suspected of being faulty. This is the total pressure drop.
  14. Divide the total pressure drop by the number of fuel injectors that were added together. This is the average pressure drop. The difference between any individual pressure drop and the average pressure drop should not be more than 20 kPa (3 psi).
    • If the difference between any individual pressure drop and the average pressure drop is more than 20 kPa (3 psi), replace the fuel injector.

Fuel Injector Balance Test with the Active Fuel Injector Tester

  1. Turn OFF all accessories.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Install the Active Fuel Injector Tester. Refer to the Active Fuel Injector Tester User Guide.
  4. Turn ON the Active Fuel Injector Tester and select the vehicle.
  5. Turn ON the ignition and perform the Injector Test.
    • If the Active Fuel Injector Tester aborts testing due to fuel pressure or fuel leak down, refer to Fuel System Diagnosis  .
  6. View the test results.
    • If any injector exceeds the recommended tolerance, replace the injector(s).
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