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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 760 (FUEL SYSTEM)FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTIONFUEL CUT CONTROL INSPECTION

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Fuel Cut Control Inspection

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Fuel Cut Control Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Warm up the engine and idle it.
Turn off all the electrical loads and the A/C switch.
Using "RPM" of the PID/data monitor function, verify the engine speed.
Using a soundscope or screwdriver, verify the operation sound of the fuel injector at all cylinders.
1. Open the throttle valve and increase the engine speed to 4,000 RPM.
2. Close the throttle valve instantaneously and verify that the fuel injector operation sound stops until the engine speed decreases to approx. 2,200 RPM and the sound is heard when the engine speed is approx. 2,200 RPM or less.
  - If the sound does not stop at all cylinders, inspect the following:
    - PCM input signal circuit (sensor, wiring harness)
      - Throttle opening signal (throttle position sensor)
  - If the sound does not stop at specific cylinders, inspect the following:
    - Corresponding fuel injector and related wiring harnesses and connectors
  - If the operation sound stops at all cylinders but the engine speed at which the operation sound recovers is not within the specification, inspect the following:
    - PCM input signal circuit (sensor, wiring harness)
      - Load/no load detection signal (neutral/clutch switch (MTX), transaxle range switch (ATX))
      - Water temperature signal (water temperature sensor)
Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector (DLC-2)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Place the vehicle on a chassis dynamometer.
Inspect the following using the WDS or equivalent.
1. Verify the injector actuation time using the PID/data monitor function.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal and increase the engine speed to 4,000 RPM. (Loaded range)
3. With the accelerator pedal released (without depressing the brake pedal), verify that the injector actuation time of 0 ms is indicated until the engine speed decreases to approx. 2,200 RPM, and then the actuation time 2--5 ms is indicated when the engine speed decreases to approx. 870 RPM or less (MTX) or 820 or less (ATX).
  - If it cannot be verified, inspect the PCM input signal circuit.
    - Load/no load detection signal (neutral/clutch switch (MTX), transaxle range switch (ATX))

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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.