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What happens when one injector fails?
When a single injector fails, it can have a variety of effects on the engine and overall vehicle performance. Here are some potential effects of injector failure:
① Misfire: A faulty injector may not be able to deliver the appropriate amount of fuel to the corresponding cylinder, resulting in misfire. This can lead to a rough idle, poor acceleration, and overall reduced engine performance.
② Poor fuel economy: Injector failure will destroy the air-fuel mixture, causing the engine to run too rich or too lean. Running too rich or too lean can result in reduced fuel efficiency because the engine is not operating at its optimal fuel-to-air ratio.
③ Excessive emissions: A faulty injector may cause increased emissions because the engine may not be able to burn fuel efficiently. This can cause pollutants to be released into the atmosphere, potentially causing the vehicle to fail emissions tests.
④ Engine overheating: In some cases, injector failure may cause incomplete combustion, causing unburned fuel to enter the exhaust system. This raises exhaust temperatures, potentially causing overheating issues and damaging components such as the catalytic converter.
⑤ Check engine light: A malfunctioning injector may trigger the vehicle's on-board diagnostic system, causing the check engine light on the dashboard to illuminate.
⑥ Engine damage: If a failed injector continues to inject too much fuel, it may wash away the cylinder walls and remove lubricating oil. This can lead to increased friction and wear on engine components.
⑦ Catalytic converter damage: Over time, unburned fuel entering the exhaust system can damage the catalytic converter. Catalytic converters are designed to handle specific levels of pollutants, and too much unburned fuel can exceed their capacity.