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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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As above rely how can I test that I'm getting fuel in the inlet and at the plugs other than taking plugs out and seeing if there wet? If there is no fuel what are common probably

I have already changed pump and sender are it prime clicks and stops when u turn ignition
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Excuse the predictive text bloody phone
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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crack off fule filter 17mm n prime it up n turn it over til u see u get fuel, if u dont but the pumps priming then persevere until it comes up as it shud eventually. if got fuel ther, go to inlet feed nx to injector one (on left of rail) its a 19mm, undo completely n repeat process. if u got fuel then go to the return off the regulator and repeat. if u got no fuel make sure its priming, if so in the tank thers a diaphram in the pump that dictates fuel oressure.... make sure the seals are good as if they leak then ul never get pressure to get fuel up the lines. hope this helps, its a start!
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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you can check on the end of the fuel rail at the test point! on the efi CVH's
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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or pull off the return pipe. it's only low pressure there.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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you can check on the end of the fuel rail at the test point! on the efi CVH's
yes it is ill have to look for that do i need a special tool? or a gauge?
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by marky_g
yes it is ill have to look for that do i need a special tool? or a gauge?
It's a tyre style fitting from memory,I'd guess a simple tyre pressure gauge would suffice,couldn't be 100% though.
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What sort of pressure should I be getting?
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by marky_g
As above rely how can I test that I'm getting fuel in the inlet and at the plugs other than taking plugs out and seeing if there wet? If there is no fuel what are common probably

I have already changed pump and sender are it prime clicks and stops when u turn ignition
And none of the above suggestions will answer your query.

Remove injectors from the intake, leaving them clipped into the fuel rail and crank the engine over. If fuel sprays out, then you can be sure fuel is getting injected into the engine.

The other suggestions may prove the fuel pump is working, but that's about it.
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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right did all the above bar the last bit and i have fuel at the filter and up to the rail so nect thing is what stevieturbo suggests
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Of course if you have confirmed fuel pressure and fuel flow, you could just use a test noid light or suitable multimeter or scope to test for a signal at the injectors.

Although that is only a test for an electrical signal, it still wouldnt mean the injector is spraying ( although usually you would take for granted it is )
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
Of course if you have confirmed fuel pressure and fuel flow, you could just use a test noid light or suitable multimeter or scope to test for a signal at the injectors.

Although that is only a test for an electrical signal, it still wouldnt mean the injector is spraying ( although usually you would take for granted it is )
not used a pressure gauge yet as i wouldnt know where it fit it for a start lol what sort of voltages will i want oit of the injectors plugs are they a live in live out or live and earth?
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There will be an ign 12v live when key is on. And a pulsed ground signal from the ecu which opens the injector.

A digital voltmeter may give you an indication of signal when set to dc volts. Depends on it's response time.
deally you want to use duty cycle or pulse width though. Or use an oscilloscope which will give you either of those to verify a signal


http://www.2carpros.com/articles/how...-fuel-injector
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think pulling the manifold offs gonna be easier lol
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