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2005 Dodge Neon with a fuel injector problem causing a P0301 (cylinder #1 misfire code). Had new plugs, wires and coil pack installed prior to me looking at the vehicle. Customer stated car ran good for a few months after the "tune up".

symptoms 50

  • Misfire (especially at a low RPM)

fix 50

  • Replaced faulty fuel injector

test shown enh 50

  • Injector balance test
  • secondary ignition scope tests (lean misfire)
  • rpm/cylinder drop test

Tools used

  • Snap-on Solus Pro
  • Picoscope automotive 4 channel
  • OTC 3398 electronic fuel injector tester

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Playlist

(Chapters 17, 18 and 19) Fuel Injector Testing

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How to identify injector flow problems (Toyota 1.8L) part 1:

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How to identify injector flow problems (Toyota 1.8L) part 2:

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Injector balance test using a timer tool on a GM 3100 engine:

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Fuel injector flow testing (a free ScannerDanner Premium lecture):

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