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Fuel Injector Balance Test

When performing the fuel injector balance test with the fuel injector tester or the scan tool, the scan tool is first used to energise the fuel pump relay. The fuel injector tester or the scan tool is then used to pulse each injector for a precise amount of time, allowing a measured amount of fuel to be injected. This causes a drop in the system fuel pressure that can be recorded and used to compare each injector.

The CH 47976 Active Fuel Injector Tester , is used to test the fuel pump, fuel system leak down, and the fuel injectors. Following the User Guide, CH 47976-11, and the on screen prompts or selections, will indicate the steps required to perform each of the available tests. The tester will perform all of the tests automatically and display results of the test. The results can also be down loaded for storage and printing.

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Special Tools

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Fuel Injector Balance Test-Fuel Pressure Test

1. Install a fuel pressure gauge. Refer to Fuel Pressure Gauge Installation and Removal : LE5 or LE9 .
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

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 345-414 kPa (50-60 psi).

⇒	If the fuel pressure is not within the specified range, refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .

5. Monitor the fuel pressure gage for one minute. The fuel pressure should not decrease more than 34 kPa (5 psi).

⇒	If the fuel pressure decreases more than 34 kPa (5 psi), refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .

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. Connect the J 39021 Fuel Injector Coil and Balance Tester to a fuel injector using the J 44602 Adapter .
3. 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 stabilise, 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.
4. Command the fuel pump relay ON one more time and energise 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.
5. After the injector stops pulsing, select Min from the Display Mode on the CH 48027 Gauge and record the Min pressure.

Note: New test results will not be recorded if the Min/Max results are not cleared after each injector is tested.

6. Clear the Min/Max results on the CH 48027 Gauge.
7. Select Normal from the Display Mode on the CH 48027 Gauge.
8. Repeat steps 2 and 4 through 7 for each fuel injector.
9. Subtract the minimum pressure from the starting pressure 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 except for the injector suspected of being faulty. This is the total pressure drop.
12. 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 Scan Tool

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 stabilise, 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. Energise 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.

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).

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Fuel Injector Replacement