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GENERAL INFORMATION Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial * PLEASE READ THIS FIRST * PURPOSE OF THIS ARTICLE Learning how to interpret injector drive patterns from a Lab Scope can be like learning ignition patterns all over again. This article exists to You will learn: How a DVOM and noid light fall short of a lab scope. The two types of injector driver circuits, voltage controlled & current controlled. The two ways injector circuits can be wired, constant ground/switched power & constant power/switched ground. The two different pattern types you can use to diagnose with, voltage & current. All the valuable details injector patterns can reveal. SCOPE OF THIS ARTICLE This is NOT a manufacturer specific article. All different types of systems are covered here, regardless of the specific year/make/model/engine. The reason for such broad coverage is because there are only a few basic ways to operate a solenoid-type injector. By understanding the If this is confusing, consider a secondary ignition pattern. Even though there are many different implementations, each still has a primary If specific waveforms are available in On Demand for the engine and vehicle you are working on, you will find them in the Engine Performance IS A LAB SCOPE NECESSARY? INTRODUCTION You probably have several tools at your disposal to diagnose injector circuits. But you might have questioned "Is a lab scope necessary to do a In the following text, we are going to look at what noid lights and DVOMs do best, do not do very well, and when they can mislead you. As OVERVIEW OF NOID LIGHT The noid light is an excellent "quick and dirty" tool. It can usually be hooked to a fuel injector harness fast and the flashing light is easy to However, a noid light can be very deceptive in two cases: If the wrong one is used for the circuit being tested. Beware: Just because a connector on a noid light fits the harness does not mean it is If an injector driver is weak or a minor voltage drop is present. Use the Right Noid Light In the following text we will look at what can happen if the wrong noid light is used, why there are different types of noid lights (besides First, let's discuss what can happen if the incorrect type of noid light is used. You might see: A dimly flashing light when it should be normal. A normal flashing light when it should be dim. A noid light will flash dim if used on a lower voltage circuit than it was designed for. A normally operating circuit would appear Here are the two circuit types that could cause this problem: NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or |