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Fuel Injector Malfunction

NOTE: The following test procedures are for DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205 and P0206.
Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Injector Malfunction Detection Condition Possible Cause
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FUEL INJECTOR MALFUNCTION INSPECTION/ACTION CHART

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 PCM QUICK TEST
  • Was PCM Quick Test performed? 
Yes Go to next step.
No Perform PCM Quick Test. See PCM QUICK TEST  .
2 CHECK INJECTOR FAULT PIDS
  • Access INJ1F-INJ6F PIDs using WDS or equivalent tester.
  • Is an injector(s) fault present? 
Yes Go to next step.
No Go to step 6.
3 CHECK FUEL INJECTOR(S) AND HARNESS RESISTANCE
NOTE:
  • This erases Continuous Memory DTCs.
  • Disconnect PCM.
  • Disconnect PCM Power Relay.
  • Install Breakout Box, leave PCM disconnected.
    NOTE:
    • Use the injector fault PID to determine the fuel injector circuit(s) requiring testing.
  • Measure resistance of fuel injector between suspect INJ circuit PCM test pin and PCM power relay pin 87 (R).
  • Is the resistance between 11.0-18.0 ohms? 
Yes Replace PCM.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) .
Go to step 6.
No Go to next step.
4 CHECK FUEL INJECTOR HARNESS RESISTANCE
  • Disconnect fuel injector harness connector at the suspect fuel injector.
  • Measure resistance of circuit between PCM power relay pin 87 and the fuel injector harness connector.
  • Measure resistance of INJ circuit between appropriate PCM test pin and the fuel injector harness connector.
  • Is each resistance less than 5.0 ohms? 
Yes Go to next step.
No Repair open harness circuit.
Go to step 6.
5 CHECK FUEL INJECTOR HARNESS CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER AND GROUND
  • Measure resistance between suspect INJ circuit PCM test pin and PCM power relay pin 87 (R).
  • Measure resistance between suspect INJ circuit PCM test pin and PCM test pin C48 (PWR GND).
  • Is each resistance greater than 10K ohms? 
Yes Replace PCM.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) .
Repeat PCM Quick Test. See PCM QUICK TEST  .
Go to next step.
No Repair short circuit.
Go to next step.
6 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTCs COMPLETED
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear DTCs from PCM memory using WDS or equivalent tester generic OBD II function.
  • Perform PCM Quick Test. See PCM QUICK TEST  .
  • Is same DTC present? 
Yes Replace PCM.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) .
Repeat PCM Quick Test. See PCM QUICK TEST  .
No If any other DTC is present, go to applicable DTC inspection.
If no DTC is present, troubleshooting complete.