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Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test

The engine control module (ECM) supplies a separate high voltage supply circuit and a high voltage control circuit for each fuel injector. The injector high voltage supply circuit and the high voltage control circuit are both controlled by the ECM. The ECM energizes each fuel injector by grounding the control circuit. The ECM controls each fuel injector with 65 V. This is controlled by a boost capacitor in the ECM. During the 65 V boost phase, the capacitor is discharged through an injector, allowing for initial injector opening. The injector is then held open with 12 V. A fuel injector coil winding resistance that is too high or too low will affect the engine driveability. The fuel injector coil windings are affected by temperature. The resistance of the fuel injector coil windings will increase as the temperature of the fuel injector increases.

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Electrical Information Reference

Note: 

1. Test for 1.9-2.3 Ω at 20°C (68°F) between the high voltage supply circuit terminal 2 and the high voltage control circuit terminal 1 at the Q17 fuel injector.

⇒	If not within the specified range, replace the Q17 fuel injector.

2. Measure the resistance between each terminal at the Q17 fuel injector and the Q17 fuel injector housing/case. The DMM should display OL Ω.

⇒	If less than the specified value, replace the Q17 fuel injector.

3. If the injectors measure OK, perform the Fuel Injector Balance Test. Refer to Fuel Injector Balance Test .

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.