Pinpoint Tests MX: Fuel Control: Introduction
WARNING:
CONTACT WITH EXPOSED FUEL INJECTOR WIRING, IF ENERGIZED, MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK. USE CARE WHEN WORKING ON OR AROUND ENERGIZED FUEL INJECTOR WIRING. FUEL INJECTOR WIRING SUPPLIES HIGH VOLTAGE TO OPERATE THE FUEL INJECTORS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
BEFORE WORKING ON OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL TUBES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, RELIEVE THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SPRAYING OF FUEL. FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE, EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
DO NOT SMOKE, CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR HAVE AN OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
DO NOT CARRY PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES SUCH AS CELL PHONES, PAGERS OR AUDIO EQUIPMENT OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUELRELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
WHEN HANDLING FUEL, ALWAYS OBSERVE FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS AND BE PREPARED IN THE EVENT OF FUEL SPILLAGE. SPILLED FUEL MAY BE IGNITED BY HOT VEHICLE COMPONENTS OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
CLEAN ALL FUEL RESIDUE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IF NOT REMOVED, FUEL RESIDUE MAY IGNITE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RETURNED TO OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE:
Regeneration may occur during normal operation. During regeneration, diagnostic procedures may display biased values. If a regeneration occurs during diagnostic procedures, allow the process to complete before continuing diagnostics.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system
- exhaust system
- fuel control system
- intake air system
- turbocharger system