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Using Stethoscope

  1. Using a stethoscope, check the injectors for a clicking sound at idle. Check that the sound is produced at shorter intervals as the engine speed increases.
    CAUTION: Ensure that the sound from an adjacent injector is not being transmitted along the delivery pipe to an inoperative injector.
    Fig 1: Illustrating Injection Operation Sound Check
    G00325052Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. If a stethoscope is not available, check the injector operation with your finger. If no vibration is felt, check the wiring connector, injector or injection signal from the ECU.
Fig 2: Illustrating Injection Operation Feel Check
G00325053Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.