problem solving
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problem solving
I need to know how to check fuel injectors. I've been having a really bad problem with loss of acceleration when flooring the accelerator. I just had alot of work done to it ( such as timing belts; throttle body w/sensor; sparkplugs and wires; fuel filter; fuel pressure regulator; distributor cap & rotor and the list goes on. The only thing I haven't tried is oxygen sensor; fuel injectors.I seriously need help with this. Someone help.
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you can test the injectors (remove them) with a 9V battery and a couple of speaker wires. Although i've never done it, i've heard the process is pretty simple.
you can also see if you can hear the injectors while the car is on.
leave the car idling, put a long screw driver up to an injector and put your ear to the end of the screwdriver. See if you can hear the injector ticking, then move onto the next injector.
you can also see if you can hear the injectors while the car is on.
leave the car idling, put a long screw driver up to an injector and put your ear to the end of the screwdriver. See if you can hear the injector ticking, then move onto the next injector.
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Originally Posted by Shmoo
Why don't you try running a bottle of fuel injector cleaner through the system before you check anything?
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dude i don't think any injector cleaner is goin to help you dude......one because the cleaner requires you to app. with a full tank which delutes it to nothing second the fuel is running through to fast to dislove anything.......i think you should just pull em off and check the screens on them. also double check you timing esp. if it smells like its burning rich or lean do a complete list of things.....and do a tear down if that don't work i don't know what will.....but your best bet is take the injectors off its only a couple of 10mm bolts but if i had to say the best dissolving cleaner...4(carbon)is z-max but the shit is kinda expensive....check it out for yourself go to autozone
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fuel injector cleaner has never been proven to work ever its a waste of money on the other hand the stp stuff u add to motor oil helps a lot,
have u checked your fuel filter if you are gettin a sluggish pick up cuz that was my prob the injector were fine + they are pretty sinple to take out i would just replace em anyway
opps u said u changed the fuel filter lol i should read more carefully
have u checked your fuel filter if you are gettin a sluggish pick up cuz that was my prob the injector were fine + they are pretty sinple to take out i would just replace em anyway
opps u said u changed the fuel filter lol i should read more carefully