2005 Trailblazer 4.2 #6 cylinder misfire diagnosis (spark and fuel test)

[@ScannerDanner]

Thanks for the comment and I didn't take it as a criticism at all. Fortunately for this owner it was him who did the original repair, but we do see this kind of thing from garages too don't we? Hey, more money in our pocket is what I say.

[@ScannerDanner]

The Genisys is an ok scan tool, but the snap-on troubleshooter info. blows the otc "pathfinder" out of the water. As for the Verus, our school is part of snap-ons S-Tech training program so it isn't mine it's the schools and it came with all of the accessories. Oh and we have 10 of them :-) Thanks again for the purchase of my eBook!

[@aaronsmith8495]

Excellent work, and great info. Definitely worth watching

[@ScannerDanner]

Good question, no there was not, only a #6 cylinder misfire code. There is no ignition confirmation signal on this design, so no primary DTCs. Thanks for the compliment on the video!

[@LeoJayawardena]

Great techniques Paul. Truly a master at work.

[@ScannerDanner]

Good question, no it does not. Some secondary "leakage" problems cannot be seen in a primary ramp.

[@ScannerDanner]

For sure man, thanks! I haven't done much with scoping fuel rail pressure to monitor injector flow issues, but i am certainly aware of the theory and application of it. I need to do a video on one don't I.

[@lawrencehogan7204]

Mr. Danner. Huge fan for years. You, sur, are the Sherlock Holmes of diagnostic problems. I am surprised that the computer injection test worked given the broken primary feed wire problem. Obviously, the control and ground were intact, and the computer sent the signal, but the pressure did indeed drop which shows that the injector WAS pulsing. Always a fan. Larry

[@schigara]

The broken wire was on the ignition coil, not the injector.

[@ScannerDanner]

Sometimes and on some manufacturers the injector is not shut down. And on initial start-up and at WOT the injectors will be allowed to fire again.

[@stevensapyak7971]

Paul, the 2004 TrailBlazer does not have a M.A.F. Sensor. It is a speed density system. I LOVE your methods, & videos! I have an Industrial Elect/Instrumention background, so I work on my cars & motorcycles.

[@ZSPEED3000]

Paul I genuinely appreciated your effort here. I finally have a sense of the coil pack ignition system. I also lust for your Snap-On meter. Thanks big time !

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[@bennettjasper2804]

@Derrick Curtis You are welcome xD

[@ScannerDanner]

thank you for the comment!

[@429psi]

Very impressive diagnostic skills. I Enjoy watching and learning from your videos. Thanks keep up the good work. Edyn, New Zealand

[@MrJgonzalez2]

You should, it works. I tried it on a '01 Focus and it led me to the cause of the misfire.

[@pabloarevalodelaguila8767]

Gracias señor Paul por compartir tan valioso conocimiento.

[@MitzvosGolem1]

excellent work thanks. I do alot of cranes and manlift computer troubleshooting very similar issues with harness. Ps always seal the wire pierced with probe. Liquid rubber tape is good. Salt will eat copper quickly with electrolysis.I often find problems caused from previous mechanics poking holes in wires .

[@wbrockstar9550]

Good point and liquid tape is so much quicker,easier & reliable than electrical tape,especially in areas where a wire is close to impossible to access due to being behind or buried by another part.

[@ScannerDanner]

funny you ask. I am working on a video right now for this very thing. I cover trigger, trigger slope, trigger delay, triggering on a separate channel. I'm still working on it though and it may be a few days or a week before I have it done and uploaded. Look for it and thanks!

[@ScannerDanner]

I don't see why not. I've never tried it. Thanks!

[@nickayivor8432]

ScannerDanner take care and have a great day Good Afternoon ScannerDanner 😊 God bless you Great tutorial thanks 👍 From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

[@TRcustomengineering]

Great video. The camera work was actually very good for you just shooting it out in the field with no tripod.

[@MassMechanic]

Paul, you are a Jedi and I am your padawan learner. I work on cars, and I know how hard it is to film and work at the same time. Keep up the good work; you have a small following it looks like.

[@SuperCarfix]

Hi Paul Excellent video.It would make your life easier to use a short and open finder like ECT 2000 so that you don't have to make so many holes in the wire.Just Purchased one.It works every time. I love you

[@jnarez1]

Hey I notice you use varius types of snap on tool could u do a review of the scan tools u use and why u all ways switch it up with the tools. Thanks

[@ScannerDanner]

I wish I could help you further, sorry. Possibly an reprogram issue? Possible glitch in the TPS even though you don't have any codes? Maybe it also could be a tire size issue?

[@littlebeargaming8267]

Hello, Paul. I have read that you can tell an ignition misfire and a lean misfire by looking at the rear o2 sensors. With an ignition misfire, you will have a bigger drop. Can't you also use the injector pulse data to make the difference? I mean that if the scan tool shows injector pulse width within specs : 2ms to x ms.

[@C.O.SBurpees]

I got a 2007 trailblazer with a inline 6 cyl. Engine and also misfiring on both 5 and 6 cyl. I checked spark plugs, I had switched out the coils and also had taken off the intake manifold to test the ohms on the injectors. No vacuum leaks either I even send out the computer to get it checked out and supposedly it was bad so I bought a reman ecm. Had it reflashed. While reflashing the ecm the tech. Who flashed it was having a hard time because it was kicking out the scanner that he had. Until finally got it to reflash. And still the same issue... I'm gonna check the wiring now hopefully I'll find the solution

[@ScannerDanner]

Did you find a corroded wire?

[@ScannerDanner]

Yes you do my friend. And I just updated it a few weeks ago, you got that message right?

[@serchmarc]

i have a multitester a cheap one but digital.i ll check your ebook bro and by the way .i consider my self a technician but you exceed the regular technician knowledge,you know alot of tricks and scanners shortcuts ,,i just want to thnk you for you time,..cheers

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well done. The last shop should have found the break or start to watch your vids to find out how to do a repair the right way.

[@halleffect1]

video, yes. and show the relative compression test with the sensor in the tailpipe.

[@LynxStarAuto]

This is where the Power Probe ECT 2000 is a god send

[@GRowe1978]

Who gives thumbs down for a video like this?

[@miltonscornertobylove5068]

Only haters n parts changer lmao

[@GRowe1978]

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[@halleffect1]

Paul, you probably already know this- Pico(and maybe others) have a fuel rail pressure transducer for injector testing. would be handy for vehicles without the injector test function.

[@Mr99RICH99]

EXCELLENT tutorial !!!!!! if you could do some videos on evap testing on various systems , that would be great due to the different ways that systems operate with pressure or vacuum and how it changes the way you diagnose them

[@ScannerDanner]

There are others out there, but I don't think you can get a good bi-directional scan tool for less than $1500. Snap-On has cheaper versions of the one I was using in this video. The Solus Pro goes for around $3000 (I know that is still not cheep).

[@ScannerDanner]

Thank you my friend, I hope the following gets larger :-)

[@wbrockstar9550]

Great video.If an individual doesn't have a nice scanner but just a small handheld one that does show live data,but not individual cylinder action like yours and if code p206 & p306 are present with rough/choppy idle that popped up out of the blue,is it likely an injector and/or injector harness issue & likely not at all related to a coil issue?? The scanner & multimeter are my only two tools to work with so what steps would you advise for me to take and can live data help me at all if my scanner doesn't show each cylinder individually?? Thanks for any help you can offer.

[@ScannerDanner]

Correct! Attack the injector code! Injector, wiring, computer driver

[@wbrockstar9550]

@@ScannerDanner Well great news man.As soon as I pulled the air resonator off,I immediately saw a wiring issue that looked as if it had been chewed on and as an added evidence bonus,remnants of an acorn and shavings from the wires insulation were resting on top of the valve cover.Obviously a chipmunk or squirrel has been keeping its teeth filed down by using my damn injector wire. When I noticed the wire was yellow/black in color and referenced a diagram,I was instantly happy knowing that this was almost 100% my culprit seeing how it started out of the blue just one or two nights after I had noticed my dog eyeing a critter scrambling across the top of my garage roof.Needless to say I'm jumping for joy right now since I was really dreading that damn intake removal & the Trailblazer is running like a top again.Thanks for the advice and now I'm updated.

[@ScannerDanner]

@@wbrockstar9550 heck yeah man, nice job on your part

[@ScannerDanner]

Ok, so no separate cruise control unit. Are there any trouble codes for the TPS or vehicle speed sensor?

[@shadowkeeper0]

The coil didn't fire the spark plug, so you had no combustion in that cylinder. But the injector was injecting fuel all this time. This unburned raw fuel was being dumped in the cat, damaging the cat.

[@ScannerDanner]

It was the owner who tried to repair it on his own.

[@karinacerda3272]

Paul, your my hero!

[@susanreagan1845]

Thanks so much for posting this video, other wise my husband and I would still be out there screwing around... This was EXTREMELY helpful!

[@Louie1740]

My 2001 Chevy Trailblazer also having a cylinder 6 misfire. I changed all the spark plugs and still the same

[@sivucit]

You dont need 5K snapon scanner to perfrom injector balance test, there is one at OTC to do injector balance test which cost 80 to 100 dollar in ebay. Paul have video about how to use injector balance test using such tools. To test ignition you can perform ignition control signal test using Hertz mode in multimeter, and simulate the control signal just with test light. If you need scope search for OTC 3840F 2-Channel sope u get it for 450 dollar. Good luck.

[@saulorozco5787]

Great video master

[@ScannerDanner]

Cool man, thanks for the tip! And the comment.

[@MrJgonzalez2]

Paul, I can understand not being able to check coil control if you don't have a scope to see the pattern. Checking power and ground should be basic, how much does a $7 dollar test light cost?? On the other hand seeing how the wire was, there is a possibility that maybe there was voltage at the coil when the first test was done.

[@ScannerDanner]

I know, I don't have one, I have to get one for sure!

[@brett0481]

Figure it out yet? I haven't replaced my coil pack yet, but I'm concerned that won't fix it. I've done everything else you mentioned. Mine doesn't start misfiring until it warms up.

[@MrJgonzalez2]

Paul, on some Ford models that have the sensor in the fuel rail (which I believe is a pressure transducer), you think its possible to do an injector balance test while monitoring the pressure on live scan data? It would save the time of connecting a pressure gauge, wouldn't you think. Of course you would have to make sure that the sensor is working. God Bless your channel we sure need more technicians like yourself.

[@Foreverlove995]

Great techniques..Paul..

[@HectorsCarAudio1]

Another great video thanks for sharing Danner !

[@nemanjadzombic6101]

Thank you for another perfect video!!!

[@MrJag132]

Thank you very much for this video, i have the same problem on cylinder #3 i done coil change,injector change position, new plugs and injector cleaning. I really don't know what the problem can be... but I am going to check the harness. thanks agin great video...

[@ScannerDanner]

Is this an electronic throttle body or does it have a throttle cable?

[@kevtaylor59]

Hi Paul, Great video, Very informative, just a thought though wouldnt the pcm just shut down the number six injector if it saw a misfire in number six coil.

[@ScannerDanner]

Thanks bro

[@teamwindle]

Nice work Paul!!! This is not a criticism but I think I would have started with a wiring diagram and started at the source and worked back. Please tell me that the last garage didnt charge for that load of crap (I bet they did!!!). I see this time and time again where its been to another garage and they go far to deep to quick without checking power/signal/ground first. I spend to much time apologizing for our profession where some fool cant check basic thing first, MAKES ME SO MAD!!

[@ScannerDanner]

barometric pressure in inches of mercury. what is around 29 or so at sea level

[@fivefortyeye540i]

Freaking amazing man! Just freaking amazing..

[@jamesdrayton7996]

I have 05 trailblazer it’s running rough loose power bad smell coming out of the tailpipe

[@collection68]

Hi Paul, I'm a service tech looking for a good wire probing tool and I like the way yours is made can you tell me what brand it is or if you even have a part # for it, I would appreciate. Thanks.

[@MrBaandba]

Your a genius...

[@ScannerDanner]

keep me posted on what you find

[@ScannerDanner]

ok, will do then, just give me some time

[@rusco321]

A tone generator would have made finding the open alot easier and no holes in the wire. Great Video

[@ScannerDanner]

Man I can't remember? It was right out in the open though. I guess I should have showed that part, sorry

[@richardTEPUZ]

Woow awesome scaner

[@ScannerDanner]

cool thx for the tip

[@pandoragraham3445]

I have a 2003 gmc envoy 4.2 just changed all the plugs when it started missing but when im driving at around 55 it still misses or around 1500 to 2000 rpm. idels and starts good

[@ScannerDanner]

+Pandora Graham one of your coils is most likely going bad. move the coils around and see if the misfire follows it

[@dblr616]

awesome video, ive watched all of your videos twice and some maybe even more like 10 lol... I found ur vids. approx. 6 months ago when i got my own verus, needed help with navigation, i was use to the shops modis. so thank you! Def. want to purchase your e book.. 1 more thing, ive actually seen this same problem on an envoy was a no start, found low voltage at the coils, ended up being similar 1 ft away from fuse box the pink wire was just up out of the loom and it rubbed causing green weenie

[@UltrartwingAR15]

Great info Dan. My snap on guy came by today and I see you have the Verus. I am demo-ing the OTC Genisys but find a bit clunky for the money. What would you suggest? Did your Verus come with the Amp prob, piercing wire tester, etc? Still printing out your text book btw, lol.

[@ScannerDanner]

Thank you :-)

[@zebshahab]

nice work

[@cesaralvarado515]

Your videos is Good

[@turbobuick33]

From the misfire, what possibly made the cat go bad?

[@dennisroyal5884]

Where are you located at? I would like to bring my vehicle to you to work on. It's a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer. I'm getting a misfire on a 6 cylinder. I'm going to do the same thing you had done in the video but if I can't find it I would like to bring it to you.

[@ScannerDanner]

Bethel Park Pa

[@serchmarc]

hey DAN! if i buy the same scanner you use,the snap on!.. i live in peru and if i import the scaner here for my use, do you think i can use the scaner with the cars on my country market,,sorry for my english. i know your scaner is multi brand but i dont know maybe wont work here even if the scaner storage asian brands too.

[@SurferJoe46]

Just wondering... how'd you get a valid injector balance test with a broken power supply to the injector? PS ... I was squirming just a little when you said it had a MAF.

[@ScannerDanner]

It's been awhile, but I thought it was a broken power wire to one of the ignition coils

[@SurferJoe46]

@@ScannerDanner It WAS a broken wire - the question still stands: "How can you test an injector for proper operation - and PASS it - if the power wire is broken"?

[@ScannerDanner]

@@SurferJoe46 it was a broken/corroded power wire to the ignition coil NOT the injector

[@Airman..]

very sweet

[@botfoblhrp]

are these things all home mechanics have

[@serchmarc]

I worked in a honda legend i think 2003 i dont know.in the front chassis support was a label that said "EXTREME CAUTION when measuring with multitester or voltage probes ,can burn ecu and parts" so when i read that ,i just leave IS THAT DIFFICULT TO MEASURE A CIRCUIT IN THAT KIND OF CAR? ÒR I JUST NEED THE MANUAL TO READ THE PRECAUTIONS BEFORE I GET MY HANDSinto?that labels and manuals that say"high resistance multitester ,use just low impedance voltmeter drving me crazy

[@trainer2018]

Paul, I'm still learning scopes, question, the trigger is primarily used to get the waveform detailed as one picture of that event? If so, what tuning is involved to do this with a scope?

[@speedemon6]

about to go try this just by inspecting wires, been having a cyl 6 misfire for almost half a year

[@albeeback2317]

I have a 05 Trailblazer with a cylinder 6 misfire. It has been running like this for about 8-10 months. Did you ever figure out which repair needs to be done to correct this issue?

[@larrymorenojr]

What type of scanner do you have

[@tylerserviss4833]

My trailblazer is shaking like crazy and the check engine light is flashing could this be the same thing

[@rosaazul88]

Tyler Serviss have it scanned for free at a auto parts store depending on the code you can check that coil by moving it scanning again. I have a 05 TB and it does that when my coils burn out.

[@Mrtatinillo]

paul. can you show us how to properly solder or fix wire connections. thanks >.

[@stevensapyak7971]

Sorry Paul, I commented before I watched the entire video! DOHO! 11.18.13

[@ScannerDannerPremium]

No problem Steven, Thanks!

[@ralphrojas389]

What do you call the tool that you're checking the power wire with?

[@ScannerDanner]

Are you talking about the piercing probe? You can find them on my tool pages www.aeswave.com/scannerdanner-c512/ And www.amazon.com/shop/scannerdanner

[@mikalf1]

Im curious, how does that tester ground? does it not need one?

[@MrJgonzalez2]

When you read the map value and subtracted from 29, where did the 29 come from?

[@miltonscornertobylove5068]

Nice one.

[@ryanhin4491]

Fucking awesome information brother. Thank you!

[@ScannerDanner]

lol nice! Thanks

[@drm315]

Does the amp ramp on the coil circuit guarantee that a spark is happening at the plug? I thought the video and audio was fine. I think you're just used to the lab setting of your classroom.

[@S13KON]

Were those PCMs not programmed to shut down Injectors with misfiring cylinders?

[@ScannerDanner]

some do, not sure about this one

[@ScannerDanner]

I can't comment on cost but the equipment I use is: Picoscope Automotive 4000 series Snap-On Verus Snap-On Vantage Pro Snap-On Solus Pro Mitchell-On Demand (information data base) Some other resources and websites I use iATN, autonerdz, picoauto forum

[@bobisthebuilder3982]

ScannerDanner How do you diagnose the misfire without the high end scanner

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Post a link to the tools used please

[@ScannerDanner]

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[@ScannerDanner]

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