The purpose of this test is to observe vacuum operated fuel pressure regulator pulsations to determine injector activity.
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This waveform was taken using secondary ignition number 1 as trigger on Channel B and the FirstLook sensor signal on Channel A. Let us consider what happens when an injector is opened, as it affects the regulator. The sudden drop in fuel pressure causes a fluctuation in the regulator. The fuel pump then compensates to fill the void left by the exiting fuel, thus returning the regulator to its starting position. In this test we can view the resulting waveform caused by this action. Notice the sharp change as the injector is opened followed by the compensation curve back to the base state.
The waveform displayed will depend on the injector firing order. In this case the injectors are sequential (each injector fires at a present time before the ignition). In the above example it can be seen that the drop in fuel pressure for number 4 cylinder is slightly less than the others, this may suggest a partially blocked injector. In order to identify the cylinder containing the offending injector, shift just over 360 degrees before the ignition spark.
Go to the drop-down menu bar at the lower left corner of the Waveform Library window and select, Fuel pressure regulator pressure waveform.
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