Injectors (Diesel)

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Common-rail diesel injectors are precision solenoid or piezoelectric actuators that deliver fuel at pressures up to 2500+ bar. The ECU controls injection timing, duration, and multiple injection events per combustion cycle.

Vue d'ensemble

Modern injectors can perform 5+ injection events per cycle: pilot(s), main, and post injection(s). Precise control of each event affects power, emissions, noise, and fuel economy.

Injector Types

  • Solenoid — electromagnetic actuation, common and reliable
  • Piezoelectric — faster response, more precise, higher cost

ECU Control

  • Injection quantity (µs pulse width)
  • Injection timing (degrees BTDC/ATDC)
  • Number of injection events
  • Rail pressure coordination
  • IMA (Injector Mean Adaptation) values

Calibration Considerations

  • Injector coding/IMA must match actual injectors
  • Flow rate limits maximum power
  • Larger injectors require recalibration

Diagnostics

  • Injector circuit faults
  • IQ deviation by cylinder
  • Zero quantity calibration errors
  • Return flow excessive

Best Practices

  • Use quality fuel to maximize injector life
  • Code injectors properly when replacing
  • Monitor cylinder balance and IMA values

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