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In this video I will show you how to test for spark on a GM type two waste spark system. How to test for proper fuel injector control and how to test fuel pressure and the fuel pump electrical system.

Finally I will show you how to get trouble codes from an OBDI GM with no scan tool

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 15 page 6 chapter 16 pages 9-13 chapter 18 pages 9-17

symptoms

  • no start
  • start/stall
  • poor performance when it would start
  • low power
  • ran better with the MAF sensor unplugged

fix 50

  • replace faulty fuel pump

test shown

  • how to test for spark
  • how to test for shorted injectors using a scope
  • how get trouble codes manually by jumping the data link connector (flash codes)
  • how to test the fuel pump electrical system from under the hood

Tools used

  • Picoscope
  • inductive low amp probe

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Playlist

(Chapters 14, 15,16) Fuel Delivery and Fuel Pressure Testing

Related videos:

Rough idle, false MAP codes intermittent no start (shorted injectors) GM:

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How to test for shorted fuel injectors (1987-1994 GM Cars):

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How to test fuel pressure, injector pulse and spark with basic tools:

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Fuel Pump Electrical Circuits Description and Operation:

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