PFI Chart A-4, Power Balance Test

This test checks performance of each cylinder by comparing it to other cylinders. PCM shuts off fuel for a given cylinder in its intake cycle. This measures performance of that cylinder by amount of RPM drop caused by that cylinder not producing a power stroke.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart.

Engine should be at operating temperature.
RPM drop between cylinders should be within 25 RPM.

Fig 1: PFI Chart A-4, Schematic, Power Balance Test

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Fig 2: PFI Flow Chart A-4, Power Balance Test

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Fig 3: PFI Flow Chart A-4

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