Can clogged fuel injectors cause car not to start?
When the ratio of air and fuel in your engine is off, your motor may not generate the combustion it needs to operate. It’s rare, but in some cases, fuel injector issues can lead to engine failure that prevents your car from starting. It’s also possible that your car won’t start because, um, you forgot to put gas in it.
How do you test a fuel injector plug with a multimeter?
Fuel Injector Resistance Testing
- Turn the multimeter to “Ohms.”
- Place the multimeter leads into the fuel injector plug terminal.
- Read the Ohms, or resistance, produced by the fuel injector.
- Test all the fuel injector Ohm readings.
- Replace the injector if the Ohm value is significantly different than other injectors.
Can a bad fuel injector cause a Volkswagen Jetta to go bad?
That being said, bad fuel injectors are one of the more common issues that happen to any vehicle (Volkswagen Jetta included). There’s always more than one, and one going bad is enough to make a noticeable impact on the drivability of the vehicle. There are two main ways that your injectors can go bad.
What should the voltage be on a fuel injector?
The wiring harness will have two terminals that the prongs on the injector insert into. One will be connected to ground and will read 0 volts. The other should read around 12 volts. Step 5: Repeat with all injector wiring harnesses. Leave the ground lead in position and test all of your injector wiring harnesses. They should all be around 12 volts.
What to do if your Jetta won’t start?
If it’s cold and you have a 2009-2012 Jetta CLICK HERE for information. This is by no means a comprehensive list of problems, just some of the most common. Use common sense when doing any testing and be sure that you won’t get run over if the car suddenly and unexpectedly springs to life.
Can a bad fuel injector cause a fuel leak?
When they leak, they can really do some damage. The symptoms of bad fuel injectors are going to feel almost the same as a bad fuel pump or fuel filter . That’s why it’s important to check the fuel pressure at the rail before replacing injectors, otherwise you may end throwing good money after bad.