Fuel Injector Resistance

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Fuel Injector Resistance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mercury Tracer, 1994 Mercury Topaz, 1994 Ford Tempo, 1994 Ford Probe, and 1994 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect injector harness connectors. Using digital ohmmeter, measure resistance between injector terminals. If resistance is not 11-19 ohms, replace injector.

NOTE: For additional testing and information, proceed to FUEL SYSTEM in appropriate SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article below in this section.
  • I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - EEC (1.8L) (for Escort & Tracer)
  • I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - EEC-IV (1.9L) (for Escort & Tracer)
  • I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - EEC-IV (2.0L) (for Probe)
  • I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - EEC-IV (2.3L) (for Tempo & Topaz)
RENDER: 1.0x

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