Fuel Injector Balance Test With Special Tool: Description
The scan tool is first used to energize the fuel pump relay. The fuel injector tester is then used to pulse each injector for a precise amount of time, allowing a measured amount of fuel into the manifold. This causes a drop in system fuel pressure that can be recorded and used to compare each injector. See FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST EXAMPLE (TYPICAL) table.
FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST EXAMPLE (TYPICAL)
| Condition | Cylinder No. 1 | Cylinder No. 2 | Cylinder No. 3 | Cylinder No. 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Reading | 43 psi (296 kPa) | 43 psi (296 kPa) | 43 psi (296 kPa) | 43 psi (296 kPa) |
| 2nd Reading | 19 psi (131 kPa) | 17 psi (117 kPa) | 18 psi (124 kPa) | 21 psi (145 kPa) |
| Amount Of Drop | 24 psi (165 kPa) | 26 psi (179 kPa) | 25 psi (172 kPa) | 22 psi (151 kPa) |
| Average Range: 22.5-25.5 psi (156-176 kPa) | Injector Okay | Replace Fuel Injector, Too Much Fuel Pressure Drop | Injector Okay | Replace Fuel Injector, Too Little Fuel Pressure Drop |