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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 271 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 3.8L)FUEL SYSTEMSFUEL INJECTOR COIL TESTDIAGNOSTIC AIDS
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic
Diagnostic Aids
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Diagnostic Aids
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- Monitoring the misfire current counters, or misfire graph, may help isolate the fuel injector that is causing the condition.
- Operating the vehicle over a wide temperature range may help isolate the fuel injector that is causing the condition.
- Perform the fuel injector coil test within the conditions of the customers concern. A fuel injector condition may only be apparent at a certain temperature, or under certain conditions.
- If the fuel injector coil test does not isolate the condition, perform the fuel injector balance test. See FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST WITH SPECIAL TOOLĀ or FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST WITH TECH 2Ā®Ā .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- ā¢ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- ā¢ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- ā¢ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- ā¢ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- ā¢ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.