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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING 7.4LFUEL SYSTEMFUEL CONTROLINJECTOR COIL TEST
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Automatic
Injector Coil Test
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, AutomaticSECTION Injector Coil Test
- If powertrain OBD system check has been performed, go to next step. If powertrain OBD system check has not been performed, perform powertrain OBD system check. See POWERTRAIN OBD SYSTEM CHECK in TESTS W/CODES - 7.4L article.
- Turn ignition off. Relieve fuel pressure. Connect Fuel Injector Tester (J-39021) to battery voltage. Connect Injector Switch Box (J-39021-210). Set amperage on fuel injector tester to 0.5 amp. Connect DVOM to fuel injector tester. Connect scan tool to data link connector and monitor engine coolant temperature. If coolant temperature is 50-95°F (10-35°C), go to step 4). If coolant temperature is not as specified, go to next step.
- Allow engine to warm or cool as necessary. If engine coolant temperature is now 50-95°F (10-35°C), go to next step.
- Using fuel injector tester, press PUSH TO START TEST button and monitor DVOM reading. Perform this test to each injector. Voltage reading should be 5.44-7.53 volts. If voltage reading is as specified, go to next step. If voltage reading is not as specified, perform injector balance test. See INJECTOR BALANCE TEST.
- Replace faulty injector nozzle and poppet assembly and then proceed to next step.
- Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Start engine. If engine starts and continues to run, go to next step. If engine does not start or starts and dies, go to step 2).
- Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Using scan tool, retrieve DTCs. If DTC(s) exists, perform appropriate DTC(s) test. See TESTS W/CODES - 7.4L article. If DTC(s) do not exist, system is okay at this time.
WARNING:
In order to prevent flooding of cylinder and possible engine damage, relieve fuel pressure before performing injector coil test procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.