Fuel Injector Testing: Noid Light vs Power Probe vs Test Light (Honda)

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[@LoudBarkDesigns]

My miss fire just started and is sporadic. P0204 jeep liberty. At times I turn on the vehicle it acts normal and other times on start is misfires cylinder 4. I swapped the coils and spark plugs to see if it would follow and it doesn't. Now I believe it comes down to the injector acting sporadic or from the the electrical plug. Any thoughts?

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[@LiminalStoriesVerified]

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[@bernardocisneros4402]

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[@wyattoneable]

My Jeep is a "crank, no start" and I needed a refresher on how to use a Noid light. I learned more than I was looking for by watching this video. Thanks Dave.

[@GreatDataVideos]

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[@docimastic]

Absolutely loved the bonus footage showing the leak down test. I was wondering what the problem was up until that point. Thanks for taking the time and trouble of making this excellent, nay, Superior video, and sharing your skill and knowledge with us! Thanks again, David

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[@jasonfestner9242]

Great video and information. You got me towards the end. I was thinking dude what do you check next if the darn injector is getting power and fuel. Then right before I was about to type you the ?, you jumped in with the bonus video of checking the compression and leak down. After that I was saying out loud in my garage to the point my neighbor looked over as I was yelling this guy is awesome and very knowledgeable and lest us lay people know each step to achieve results. I am working on a 2012 dodge caravan with the 3.6 pentastar engine but it looks like your steps will work. I replaced a ton of stuff that requires relearn but I can’t get the van to barely run. I don’t think bank 2 cylinders are firing. I am going to start at your step 1. Thank you Sir for helping out us little people who can’t afford to send the vehicle to a shop.

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[@fcbrants]

Thank you for giving us the final diagnosis - not having it would have been a "tough itch to scratch."

[@BeADad2447]

Damn! You just doubled my knowledge on computer controlled injection system! I have a 93 accord! Yours looks almost exactly like mine! Great video!

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[@gambinoanthony1618]

The bonus made the difference between this video and the others. Excellent job .

[@brandonmunoz6931]

stumbled across this. you sir are THE MAN!. I have been fighting a no start on a Harley for weeks. It started off with a broken wire going to the throttle body then turned into a mess.

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[@pedrorojascervantes3928]

What was the problem ?

[@charliefirpo8471]

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[@dennisgruba4792]

Really liked the video and explanations being simple and easy to understand. Thank you.

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[@tnamen1307]

@@BigDog50001 will not the reverse voltage spike flows back to the power feed side and cause short circuit?? Analogy to a diode in a relay, is similar diode or capacitor necessary to absorb the reverse spike and protect the circuit and the solenoid itself?? Please kindly elaborate a bit more.

[@woodybear8298]

Excellent explanation of how a fuel injector fires; I did not know that. Thank you.

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[@EM-df6mo]

Love that Bonus footage. that told the tail.

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[@wespatterson6595]

Great video, really most helpful one out there on injectors. Thanks!

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[@nigelnkunzi6414]

This is one of the best vid it explains very well n easy to understand wht need to be done if you myb only hv test light or noid light thnks for the video u gained a follower n a subscriber

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[@rplayer9969]

Enjoyed the video. Really glad you showed the bonus showing the problem. Thank you for doing the video.

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[@joseburgos5106]

Super explanation 👌. Thanks for the time to put it together and sharing.

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[@Okie-Tom]

Nice work! Of course the owner is sick to hear the news! Thanks for the video!

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[@kevinburke9111]

The best yet. Keep em coming

[@Okie-Tom]

Very nice video. Thank you very much. I wish there was a scope out there that wasn't so expensive that would show the fuel injector opening.

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[@RoadRunnerMeep]

Thank you, I'm faimilar with diesels but petrols are a completely different headache. I enjoy the knowledge for troubleshooting :)

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[@jimmyhall9593]

Best video on injectors!

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[@SooperKewl]

Excellent troubleshooting

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[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good bonus with scope

[@mattockman]

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[@randycremeans6096]

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[@proanswers]

Thank you for the video. I am trying to diagnose a Misfire cylinder 1 P301 hyundai v6. I am at the fuel diagnosis stage. My suspicion is not ignition (spark) based on maintenance and tests of ignition. Timing seems not an issue as cylinder specific on this DOHC timing would cause entire bank issues (misfires P300). Assuming that not seeing the pintile spray pattern through these tests is an issue however your stating that the Power probe 4 showing more data compared to a known good injector shows simpler pulse pattern thus not injector issue.

[@woodybear8298]

Excellent presentation.

[@georgehooper6955]

Great video, really appreciate all the explanation. Probably a dumb question: how do you hook up the tester probe? Looks like you jammed the probe down into the connector ground from the back while it’s plugged into the injector? (I guess that’s why they call it back probe?)

[@BigDog50001]

Yes I probed it from the back where the wire is crimped to the connector. The probes I use are sharp like a needle which makes it easier to back probe. Thanks for the comment!

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Great video. Keep it up

[@adictiveadictive]

I'm glad you explained the "no start" part at about 7:15 Edit: but what about using the power probe? Same thing?

[@themechanic6117]

This was a great video. I need to get a power probe...just haven't pulled the trigger on it yet.

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[@wholebarto]

Very helpful video. Wanna more!

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[@Wishbone799]

Clear and concise , well explained.

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[@nyvinchenz9430]

Great video did you see if you can adjust the valve first before going the distance of pulling the head

[@BigDog50001]

No, not on this one due to evidence of overheating.

[@nyvinchenz9430]

@@BigDog50001 yeah sucks if they would have brought it in when the engine started to tick would have been a 1 hr labor and new valve cover gasket to make a easy fix. But sometimes people don't understand.. but thanks for the reply back

[@ashraftoumia7213]

Thank you for Brilliant video, one question please, can I carry out same test using power probe 4 for testing Diesel injector?

[@balloney2175]

I always watch your videos and I love them, all of them, but on index 2:49... do you expect us to buy that equipment?

[@bondasfaq]

On the snap on kit you have shown us the chart/graph. What is this graph called exactly? Injector graph?

[@justinblaine4041]

Okay.. Just confused by what you said at the end.. Plugged in it was running rich from the injector dumping fuel, unplugged it evened out, so that means the injector is working properly? I don't understand. Would that not indicate that the injector is leaking? Not that it is in good condition?...

[@BigDog50001]

Don't get too hung up on that one test, it is just a quick and dirty way to see if injector is spraying fuel . If the fuel trims change when it is connected/disconnected then it at least gives an indication that something is happening (in this case spraying fuel when connected and not spraying fuel when disconnected). We knew it was a dead misfire, happening all the time, so this was another way to give some direction (should we go left or should we go right) and it helped me steer away from fuel injector and look somewhere else.

[@karmicmessenger]

I use a scope often but I didn't know about the pintle hump on the waveform; thanks.

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[@kevinedward1234]

Great video!!!! was the intake valve lash tight holding the valve open? or was it burnt?

[@BigDog50001]

Both, thanks!

[@keenowl1410]

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[@KevinRapkochFishing]

Great video, thank you. My 1994 Dodge Dakota 5.2 is driving and running, but throwing an intermittent code for the injector output signal circuit. Even when running fine, I get power (test light bright on all injectors power side), but no ground (no pulsating light to ground side on any injector). Do you know what may cause this... And how is the truck running with no ground to the injectors??

[@417dragracingclub]

We're did you get the adaptor so you can use regular back probes at

[@raulayala5891]

Great video....What happens if we have 12 volt constants but we don't have the pulses from ECM....we already check integrity of cable from injector conector to ECM end.....the diagnostic gave to be ECM replace it or can I do something else?

[@BigDog50001]

I can't see what you have done as far as testing and I don't know what model or vehicle you are working on, but what you are describing is the transistor/driver for the injector inside the PCM not working. Some vehicles/models will intentionally shut down an injector when it detects an issue so clearing the code, cycling the key and then immediately testing with a test light/noid light would be my next step (but even that is not fool proof as certain vehicles can detect the incorrect current flow/resistance of a test light). If the PCM is intentionally shutting it down then the test light will flash briefly and then the PCM will most likely shut it off again very quickly. Also be aware that if the driver in the PCM was damaged, I would try and locate the reason the driver went bad before installing a new PCM (bad wiring/shorted injector etc). Thank you for the comment!

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Great video ✌️✌️

[@turbot6592]

Does it have a oscilloscope on it to look at waveform

[@billlincoln6087]

VERY GOOD EXPLANATIONS.

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[@50sKid]

Good video

[@BigDog50001]

I have watched some of your vids too, great content! Thanks for the comment!

[@josephmchugh9866]

Thanks, helped a lot !!

[@Thomas-ll1lu]

Very good video and explanation.

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[@NURsMec]

I just subscribed your channel. Thanks for sharing your video. I just have a question for the power probe. Where do you connect the power probe to test the injector? Is it in the connector or to the injector directly? And also the NOID will it work to mercedes benz injectors connector

[@chumadoshi6987]

Thankyou. Do more on test light

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Amazing tutorial!

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Super indicative video, keep it up bro,,

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[@jrx2662]

so the next job will be the head, with the valves, right?

[@505fastlife6]

What if the injectors are under the intake manifold like on the honda 3.0 v6 these tests cant be done?

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

I'm working on a 1995 Corvette ,new injectors ,44 lbs fuel pressure, noid lights flashing but will not spray fuel. If I use a 9v battery and jumper wire to injector ,it clicks and sprays. I have full voltage to injectors power wire. Would you have any ideas? Driving me crazy , also if I spray fuel into tb , runs great till fuel of gone. Nice video. HELP please

[@dragan3290]

I have kyzee power probe,. Can i use this on ac voltage or dc voltage? I have frequency on the tool? Any reply appreciated cheers from Australia subbed and liked 👍 ❤

[@JacquesPPage]

I own a 1999 Eurovan with the VR6 engine. Fuel injectors are hidden under the intake manifold, thus impossible to test with the NOID testers. I can only access the injectors harness at its junction with the ECU harness. In the video, I can't see clearly how the PowerProbe IV is connected to the injector. Can I connect the PowerProbe IV to the injector's grounding wire, but at the harness junction? Hope somebody will read and answer my question.

[@64impalaSSRealMechanic315]

Great video So if i back probe plugged in injector with my power probe 4 and i get data like rest of cylinders does that mean injector is good ? Or just circuit system to injector is good

[@javirodify]

Do you have to select power or ground on the probe, or it defaults to ground when you select the injector function?

[@13Sala13]

This is a really good video! Thanks Big Dog.

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[@Carloszengotita]

I have a issue on injector number 4 on the 1996 Toyota corolla pulsing light but then it goes solid signal I have put a ecu which is been repaired but now with that issue it causing to much fuel coming out in cylinder number 4 causing it to flood in fuel and getting white smoke with strong fuel smell not sure if it's the ecu become faulty again less than 16 days of replacement when the pulsing issue started I change spark plugs wires relays fuse and spark plus distributor n only get a p0304 cause but the irregular pulsing to just the light injector test staying on any ideas what it could cause for I injector 4 to stay on constant. Sorry for my explanation with my grammar.

[@Sroor90010]

I bought one like this but there is no injector mode but how can i test continuety if the harness of ecu inside the car and the injector outside and ive tried noid tester no pulse and i have no start issue want to check continuety so can you help with this power probe ,how can i do the test?