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High Pressure Direct Injection Fuel Systems

Tomorrow's Technician

In that case, it will increase the output of the supply pump and the open injector time so that the engine can continue in a restricted power mode. High-Pressure Pumps The high-pressure pump on a direct-injection engine shares more in common with an ABS modulator pump than with a mechanically driven fuel pump.

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Mode $06 Misfire Diagnosis

Tomorrow's Technician

A flashing check engine light and codes P0301 to P0308 are a surefire indication that one or more cylinders are misfiring. The engine control module calculates the time between the edges of the crankshaft reluctor wheel teeth by receiving a signal from the crankshaft position sensor.

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Deciphering An Engine Misfire Code

Tomorrow's Technician

The cause of the misfire could be a fuel, spark or mechanical issue. Some misfire complaints are a flashing check engine light, and a P0300 to P0312 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates that one or more cylinders are misfiring. MECHANICAL ISSUES The components of the valvetrain can cause misfires.

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Diagnosing Misfires

Tomorrow's Technician

Some misfire complaints are a flashing check engine light, and a P0300 to P0312 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates that one or more cylinders are misfiring. Then, the crankshaft rotational velocity and acceleration are compared in the event of a power loss from each cylinder. The answer is “yes” to both questions.

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Throttle-By-Wire Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

During events like increased loads on the alternator caused by electric power steering, the throttle angle will keep the engine speed constant. The other advantage to throttle-by-wire is the ability to manage power from the engine during ABS, ESC and traction corrections.

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Maximize Your Scan Tool

Tomorrow's Technician

A flashing check engine light and codes P0301 to P0308 are surefire indications that one or more cylinders are misfiring. The engine control module calculates the time between the edges of the crankshaft reluctor wheel teeth by receiving a signal from the crankshaft position sensor.

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P0442: EVAP System Leak Detected (Small Leak)

RepairSmith

An Illuminated Check Engine Light It’s almost impossible to physically detect an EVAP leak. So when the leak detection pump in the exhaust system suspects a small EVAP leak event, it immediately turns the Check Engine Light on. They’ll start by inspecting the gas cap.