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Waveform (Injector) - 3.8l Sfi VIN [L] Buick Regal III

Testing & Diagnostics 5 illustrations ~415 words

INTRODUCTION

Note. For a tutorial on how to interprete injector waveforms, see WAVEFORMS - INJECTOR PATTERN TUTORIAL found in the GENERAL/GENERAL INFORMATION area.

Note. To see a list of the other year/make/models these waveform(s) apply to, go to the top of the article.

  1. (Scheme 37)for the waveform.
  2. See the «WAVEFORM DATA TABLE #1»(/buick/regal/iii-1988-1997/remont/testing-diagnostics/#waveform-injector-38l-sfi-vin-l) for supporting data.

The Waveform Data Table is listed first. This table contains supporting information about the waveform illustration and should be used in conjunction with it.

The waveform illustration follows after the table.

Note. A description of the vehicle the waveform came from is not available.

ApplicationSpecification
Pattern TypeVoltage
Voltage Base10 Volts
Time Base1 Millisecond
Oscilloscope UsedUnknown
Pattern RepresentsSingle Injector
Injector Driver TypeVoltage Controlled
Side of Circuit That Driver SwitchesGround
Injector On-Time Shown4.02 mS
ConditionsHot Idle, No Load, Open Loop
Cursors On-ScreenYes
Cursors Are MeasuringInjector On-Time
StatusKnown Good Pattern

WAVEFORM DATA

Injector Waveform (Voltage) - Cursors Used - Known Good. Scheme 37

Scheme 37: Injector Waveform (Voltage) - Cursors Used - Known Good
  1. (Scheme 38)for the waveform.
  2. See the «WAVEFORM DATA TABLE #2»(/buick/regal/iii-1988-1997/remont/testing-diagnostics/#waveform-injector-38l-sfi-vin-l) for supporting data.

The Waveform Data Table is listed first. This table contains supporting information about the waveform illustration and should be used in conjunction with it.

The waveform illustration follows after the table.

Note. A description of the vehicle the waveform came from is not available.

ApplicationSpecification
Pattern TypeVoltage
Voltage Base10 Volts
Time Base1 Millisecond
Oscilloscope UsedUnknown
Injector Driver TypeVoltage Controlled
Side of Circuit That Driver SwitchesGround
Injector On-Time Shown3.82 mS
ConditionsHot Idle, No Load, Closed Loop
Cursors On-ScreenYes
Cursors Are MeasuringInjector On-Time
StatusKnown Good Pattern

WAVEFORM DATA

Injector Waveform (Voltage) - Cursors Used - Known Good. Scheme 38

Scheme 38: Injector Waveform (Voltage) - Cursors Used - Known Good
  1. (Scheme 39)for the waveform.
  2. See the «WAVEFORM DATA TABLE #3»(/buick/regal/iii-1988-1997/remont/testing-diagnostics/#waveform-injector-38l-sfi-vin-l) for supporting data.

The Waveform Data Table is listed first. This table contains supporting information about the waveform illustration and should be used in conjunction with it.

The waveform illustration follows after the table.

Note. A description of the vehicle the waveform came from is not available.

ApplicationSpecification
Pattern TypeVoltage
Voltage Base10 Volts
Time Base1 Millisecond
Oscilloscope UsedUnknown
Pattern RepresentsSingle Injector
Injector Driver TypeVoltage Controlled
Side of Circuit That Driver SwitchesGround
Injector On-Time Shown44 mS
ConditionsHot Idle, Closed Loop, & No Load
Cursors On-ScreenYes
Cursors Are MeasuringInjector On-Time
StatusKnown Good Pattern

WAVEFORM DATA

Injector Waveform (Voltage) - Cursors Used - Known Good. Scheme 39

Scheme 39: Injector Waveform (Voltage) - Cursors Used - Known Good
  1. (Scheme 40)for the waveform.
  2. See the «WAVEFORM DATA TABLE #4»(/buick/regal/iii-1988-1997/remont/testing-diagnostics/#waveform-injector-38l-sfi-vin-l) for supporting data.

The Waveform Data Table is listed first. This table contains supporting information about the waveform illustration and should be used in conjunction with it.

The waveform illustration follows after the table.

Note. A description of the vehicle the waveform came from is not available.

ApplicationSpecification
Pattern TypeVoltage
Voltage Base20 Volts
Time Base5 Milliseconds
Oscilloscope UsedUnknown
Pattern RepresentsSingle Injector
Injector Driver TypeVoltage Controlled
Side of Circuit That Driver SwitchesGround
Injector On-Time Shown16.8 mS
ConditionsDuring Wide Open Throttle Snap
Cursors On-ScreenYes
Cursors Are MeasuringInjector On-Time
StatusKnown Good Pattern

WAVEFORM DATA

Injector Waveform (Voltage) - Cursors Used - Known Good. Scheme 40

Scheme 40: Injector Waveform (Voltage) - Cursors Used - Known Good
  1. (Scheme 41)for the waveform.
  2. See the «WAVEFORM DATA TABLE #5»(/buick/regal/iii-1988-1997/remont/testing-diagnostics/#waveform-injector-38l-sfi-vin-l) for supporting data.

The Waveform Data Table is listed first. This table contains supporting information about the waveform illustration and should be used in conjunction with it.

The waveform illustration follows after the table.

Note. A description of the vehicle the waveform came from is not available.

ApplicationSpecification
Pattern TypeVoltage
Voltage Base10 Volts
Time Base10 Milliseconds
Oscilloscope UsedUnknown
Pattern RepresentsSingle Injector
Injector Driver TypeVoltage Controlled
Side of Circuit That Driver SwitchesGround
Injector On-Time Shown44 mS
ConditionsDuring Cranking At 50°F (10°C)
Cursors On-ScreenYes
Cursors Are MeasuringInjector On-Time
StatusKnown Good Pattern

WAVEFORM DATA

Injector Waveform (Voltage) - Cursors Used - Known Good. Scheme 41

Scheme 41: Injector Waveform (Voltage) - Cursors Used - Known Good