In this video I will show you how to test for spark on a GM type two waste spark system. How to test for proper fuel injector control and how to test fuel pressure and the fuel pump electrical system.
Finally I will show you how to get trouble codes from an OBDI GM with no scan tool.
Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 15 page 6 chapter 16 pages 9-13 chapter 18 pages 9-17
Symptoms
– no start
– start/stall
– poor performance when it would start
– low power
– ran better with the MAF sensor unplugged
Fix
– replace faulty fuel pump
Tests shown
– how to test for spark
– how to test for shorted injectors using a scope
– how get trouble codes manually by jumping the data link connector (flash codes)
– how to test the fuel pump electrical system from under the hood
Tools used
– Picoscope
– inductive low amp probe
Playlist
– (Chapters 14, 15,16) Fuel Delivery and Fuel Pressure Testing
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAFYVCyenqcrstVqfSc1PCbQ1pebuNIO6
Related videos
– Rough idle, false MAP codes intermittent no start (shorted injectors) GM https://youtu.be/iIO-2LmwkdY
– How to test for shorted fuel injectors (1987-1994 GM Cars)
– How to test fuel pressure, injector pulse and spark with basic tools https://youtu.be/SUxagOAVS5M
– Fuel Pump Electrical Circuits Description and Operation
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Post time: Sep-27-2017