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Injector Performance Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Connect VMI to KDS/GDS and select "Oscilloscope".
  3. Connect Channel A positive probe to Pin No. 2 (High Side) and Channel A negative probe to Pin No. 1 (Low Side).
  4. Connect CH AUX probe to injector control wire.
  5. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.

    Specification:  Refer to Signal Waveform & Data below

    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Signal Waveform & Data (Engine Idle After Warm-Up)
    G12212095Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    A: Fuel injection time - Approx. 1450us

    CH. A - Injector MAX voltage 64.5V

    CH. AUX - Injector MAX current 9.21A

    Fig 2: Scantool Display - Signal Waveform & Data (Approx 2500RPM)
    G12212096Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    A: Fuel injection time - Approx. 900us

    CH. A - Injector MAX voltage 64.9V

    CH. AUX - Injector MAX current 9.15A

    Fig 3: Scantool Display - Signal Waveform & Data (During Acceleration)
    G12212097Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    CH. A - Injector MAX voltage 65.2V

    CH. AUX - Injector MAX current 9.09A



  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Disconnect cylinder #1 Injector connector.
  3. Measure resistance between Pin No. 2 (High Side) terminal and Pin No. 1 (Low Side) terminal of the injector (component side).

    Specification:  Approx. 1.40 Ω [25°C (77°F)]

    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Injector Resistance
    G12212098Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.