Fuel Injectors (Tacoma & 4Runner)
- To check for injector operation, using stethoscope, listen for clicking sound at each fuel injector, or feel for fuel injector operation at fuel injector with engine cranking or with engine running. If fuel injector operation does not exist, check for loose connection at fuel injector electrical connector. If fuel injector electrical connector is okay, go to next step.
- Ensure ignition is off. Disconnect electrical connector at fuel injector. Using ohmmeter, check resistance between electrical terminals on fuel injector. Replace fuel injector if resistance is not within specification. See FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE table.
- If fuel injector operates and fuel injector resistance is within specification, go to next step. If fuel injector resistance is within specification but fuel injector does not operate, check wiring circuit to fuel injector. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If problem exists in fuel injector or wiring circuit and misfire exists, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be stored in Engine Control Module (ECM). See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - INTRODUCTION article for retrieving and servicing of DTCs.
- To check fuel injector volume, remove fuel injector. See FUEL RAILS & FUEL INJECTORS under FUEL SYSTEMS in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION - 4-CYLINDER article. Ensure area around fuel hoses on fuel filter is clean. Remove union bolts with gaskets, and disconnect fuel hose from fuel filter. See Fig 9.
- Install union, delivery hose, gaskets and union bolt from Fuel Injector Measuring Set (SST 09268-41047) on fuel filter. See Fig 9. Tighten union bolt to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m).
- Check that grommet (if equipped) and "O" ring are installed on top of fuel injector. Using clamp and union from fuel injector measuring set, connect fuel injector to delivery hose. See Fig 9.
- Remove fuel pressure regulator from fuel rail. See FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR under FUEL SYSTEMS in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION - 4-CYLINDER article. Using NEW "O" ring, install union on fuel pressure regulator. See Fig 9. Connect delivery hose to union and fuel return hose on fuel pressure regulator.
- Place vinyl tube on end of fuel injector to prevent fuel spillage. Place fuel injector into a clean graduated container.
- Connect scan tool to data link connector No. 3. See Figure and Figure
. Turn ignition on. Turn scan tool on. Select ACTIVE TEST MODE on scan tool. Using scan tool manufacturer's instructions, activate fuel pump.NOTE: If scan tool is not available, fuel pump may also be operated to pressurize fuel system by applying battery voltage to electrical terminals on fuel pump. For operating of fuel pump, see FUEL PUMP RESISTANCE & OPERATION .
- Connect Fuel Injector Tester (09842-30070) to fuel injector for 15 seconds. See Fig 2. Measure fuel injector volume. Test each fuel injector 2-3 times. Replace fuel injector if fuel injector volume is not within specification. See FUEL INJECTOR VOLUME SPECIFICATIONS table. Ensure difference between fuel injector volume on all fuel injectors is within specification. See FUEL INJECTOR VOLUME SPECIFICATIONS table.
- Disconnect fuel injector tester. Ensure fuel leakage from end of fuel injector does not exceed one drop in specified time. See FUEL INJECTOR LEAKAGE SPECIFICATIONS table. Replace fuel injector if leakage exceeds specified amount. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove test equipment.
- Using NEW gaskets, install fuel hose on top of fuel filter. Tighten union bolt to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m). Reinstall fuel pressure regulator. Install negative battery cable. Check for fuel leaks by using scan tool to energize fuel pump.
FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms @ 68°F (20°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| Camry | ||
| CNG Models | 2.65-3.00 | |
| Gasoline Models | 13.40-14.20 | |
| Camry Solara, Celica, Corolla & ECHO | 13.40-14.20 | |
| RAV4 | 13.80 | |
| Tacoma | 12.00-16.00 | |
| 4Runner | 13.40-14.20 | |
FUEL INJECTOR VOLUME SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Cu. In. (cc) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | |||
| Camry Gasoline Models & Camry Solara | 3.1-3.8 (51-63) | ||
| Celica | 2.7-3.3 (44-54) | ||
| Corolla | 3.7-4.5 (60-73) | ||
| ECHO | 2.7-3.3 (44-54) | ||
| RAV4 | 3.1-3.8 (51-63) | ||
| Tacoma | |||
| Calif. Emission Vehicles | 4.3-5.3 (71-86) | ||
| Except Calif. Emission Vehicles | 4.2-5.4 (69-88) | ||
| 4Runner | 4.4-5.2 (72-86) | ||
| Maximum Difference Between Each Fuel Injector | |||
| Camry Gasoline Models & Camry Solara | .7 (12) | ||
| Celica | .6 (10) | ||
| Corolla | .8 (13) | ||
| ECHO | .6 (10) | ||
| RAV4 | .7 (12) | ||
| Tacoma | |||
| Calif. Emission Vehicles | 1.0 (16) | ||
| Except Calif. Emission Vehicles | .3 (5) | ||
| 4Runner | .3 (5) | ||
FUEL INJECTOR LEAKAGE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Leakage Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Camry Gasoline Models & Camry Solara | ||
| Calif. Emission Vehicles | 12 Minutes | |
| Except Calif. Emission Vehicles | 3 Minutes | |
| Celica, Corolla, ECHO & RAV4 | 12 Minutes | |
| Tacoma | ||
| Calif. Emission Vehicles | 12 Minutes | |
| Except Calif. Emission Vehicles | 3 Minutes | |
| 4Runner | 3 Minutes | |
Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Injector Tester (Camry Gasoline Models, Camry Solara, Celica, Corolla, ECHO, RAV4, Tacoma & 4Runner)