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Fuel Injector Leak Test
1992 Saturn SL1 AutomaticSECTION Fuel Injector Leak Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn engine off. Relieve fuel pressure. Access fuel injectors. Connect Fuel Injector Tester (J-39021) to vehicle battery and to a fuel injector. If coolant temperature is 50-95°F (10-35°C), go to next step. If coolant temperature is not 50-95°F (10-35°C), go to step 5).
- Set fuel injector tester's amperage supply selector switch to "Coil Test 0.5 amp" position. Connect a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) to fuel injector tester. Set DVOM to tenths scale (0.0).
- Ensure engine coolant temperature is 50-95°F (10-35°C). Press "Push To Start" tester button. Observe DVOM. Voltage reading may climb during test. Record lowest voltage displayed immediately after activation.
- Perform voltage reading on all injectors. If voltage reading is erratic or falls out of specified range, perform injector balance test or replace faulty injector. See INJECTOR BALANCE TEST (C2).
- Press "Push To Start" button on fuel injector tester. Observe DVOM. Voltage reading may climb during test. Record lowest voltage displayed immediately after activation. Perform voltage reading at least twice on all injectors.
- If voltage reading is erratic or is greater than 9.5 volts, replace affected fuel injector. If voltage reading is not erratic or not greater than 9.5 volts, go to next step.
- From recorded voltages (except readings greater than 9.5 volts), identify highest voltage reading and subtract from the other recorded voltages. If subtracted value is greater than 0.6 volts, replace affected fuel injector. If subtracted value is less than 0.6 volts, perform injector balance test. See INJECTOR BALANCE TEST (C2).
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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.