Injector operation check
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Diesel injection system › Injector operation check
INJECTOR OPERATION CHECK
Proceed as follows on the injector presumed to be faulty.
| STEP | CHECK TO BE PERFORMED | RESOLUTION IF THE CHECK IS NOT OK |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Press the START/STOP button and turn off the engine. Disconnec the wiring harness connector from engine control unit connector B. Press the START/STOP pushbutton. Check that the voltage across Earth and:
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See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU is less than 0.3 V | Repair or if necessary replace the electrical wiring between the engine control unit and the injector |
| 2 | Press the START/STOP button. Check that the resistance between Earth and:
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See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU is greater than 500 kOhms Move on to Step 6 | Move on to Step 3 |
| 3 | Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the injector. Check that the resistance between Earth and:
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See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU
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See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU is greater than 500 kOhms | Repair or if necessary replace the electrical wiring between the engine control unit and the injector |
| 4 | Check that the resistance between Earth and:
See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU
See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU
See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU
See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU
See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU is greater than 500 kOhms | Repair or if necessary replace the electrical wiring between the engine control unit and the injector |
| 5 | Replace the injector The test can be considered over | |
| 6 | Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the injector. Check that the resistance across:
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See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU
See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU
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See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU is greater than 500 kOhms | Repair or if necessary replace the electrical wiring of the engine control unit |
| 7 | Check that the resistance across pin 1 of the injector and:
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See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU is less than 5 Ohms | Repair or if necessary replace the electrical wiring between the engine control unit and the injector |
| 8 | Check that the resistance across pin 2 of the injector and:
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See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU
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See M010 ENGINE MANAGEMENT ECU is less than 5 Ohms | Repair or if necessary replace the electrical wiring between the engine control unit and the injector |
| 9 | Check that the resistance across pin 1 and 2 of the injector is between 0.3 and 0.7 Ohms | Replace the injector |
| 10 | Carry out a visual check on the condition of the injector and connector pipes to ensure it is OK | Replace the faulty component |
| 11 | Replace the engine management control unit |
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