Fuel Injector Cleaning TSB - 05D 105

Date:
June 3, 2005
Bulletin Number: 05D-J-105
To:
All Distributors and Jobbers
Category:
Service
From:
Stephen Sigg, Product Service
Line(s):
10, 21
Subject: Fuel Injector Cleaning

Description
Certain parts of the United States are experiencing injector problems, which may be due to fuel
and climate changes. Certain additives in the fuel from the refinery or added by the consumer
can lead to these premature problems. Some injectors are more susceptible than others. Most
injectors are deposit-controlled and do not require a maintenance interval cleaning, but may
require service cleaning.
The scan tool can provide an indication of fuel quality, pressure and volume, and injector
condition. A value of 0 percent indicates that fuel delivery requires no compensation to maintain
the PCM commanded air/fuel ratio. A negative value significantly below 0 percent indicates that
the fuel system is rich and fuel delivery is being reduced. A positive value significantly more
than 0 percent indicates that a lean condition exists and the PCM is compensating by adding
fuel.
Cleaning techniques will vary depending on the injection system but should include: testing,
cleaning, retesting, servicing injectors that do not respond to the cleaning procedures and a
preventive maintenance fuel treatment. It is not necessary to replace all injectors if only a few
are found to be restricted or leaking. The J-35800-A Fuel Injector Cleaner is available and is
recommended for use in on-car cleaning of all appropriate GM applications of port fuel injectors
(see Figure 5-5).
Figure 5-5, Fuel Injector Cleaner

The following is an overview of the cleaning procedure for different fuel injection systems.
Always refer to the latest service bulletins for the procedures.
Multec I: Pre-1994 Multec I injectors should not be cleaned, and no additives are
recommended. These are wet-coil injectors with deposit-control tips. Multec I injectors built
after 1994 are wet coil injectors with deposit control, but because of internal changes, these
injectors can be cleaned, and an additive can be used to prevent deposit buildup. There is a
GM bulletin with the proper procedures and precautions for cleaning these injectors.
Bulletin 05D-J-105
June 3, 2005
Multec II: Multec II injectors are a dry-coil, deposit control design with several internal changes,
including the use of stainless steel and an increase in core stroke. If deposits build at the tips of
the injectors, there is a cleaning procedure bulletin.
Central Multiport Fuel Injection (CMFI): There is a recommended cleaning procedure for the
poppet valves of the CPI assembly. If, after cleaning the poppet nozzles, there are still deposits
on the nozzles, the entire unit needs to be replaced. Special hoses are required to route the
fuel supplied from the pump back to the fuel tank, and an additional hose is used to route the
cleaning chemical back to the CPI assembly. The cleaning solution is not to reach the tank
because it could cause fuel pump failure.
Central Sequential Fuel Injection (CSFI): The cleaning procedure involves the use of the
EVAP Pressure/Purge Station. The EVAP tool, along with the proper adapters, is used to
unseat any poppet nozzles. The pressure used is 150 psi. Then the cleaning procedure can
take place, followed by replacement of the individual poppet nozzle(s) that did not respond to
cleaning. If necessary, the entire unit can be replaced with a Multiport Flexible Injection (MFI)
unit.
TOP TIER DETERGENT GASOLINE
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline is a class of gasoline with enhanced detergency. It meets new
voluntary deposit control standards developed by four automotive companies that exceed the
detergent requirements imposed by the EPA.
RELATED BULLETINS
The following is a list of some of the more common GM bulletins related to fuel injector service.
#04-06-04-047B: Info - Top Tier Detergent Gasoline (October 19, 2004)
#99-06-04-005B: Driveability symptoms due to clogged fuel injectors. Affects several 19941999 GM vehicles with Multec I injectors (August, 2001).
#03-06-04-030A: Multiple driveability symptoms due to clogged fuel injectors (clean injectors).
Affects several 2000-2004 GM vehicles with Multec II injectors (June, 2004).
#99-06-01-022: No start, hard start, rough idle after start (clean CPI poppet valve). Affects
1992-1995 truck applications (December 1999).
#00-06-04-003B: Rough idle after start and/or an SES light (unstick and clean CSFI or convert
to MFI). Affects 1995-2002 trucks. Special policy adjustment for California for a period of 10
years or 200,000 miles (January 2003).
#04-06-04-051A: Info - maintenance cleaning of fuel injectors. Affects all 2005 and prior GM
passenger cars and trucks (September 2004).
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Bulletin 05D-J-105
June 3, 2005
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All injector cleaning procedures involve using Top Engine Cleaner, GM part number 1050002
(0.8 ounce container) or GM part number 12346535 (0.812 ounce container). ACDelco X66-P
Top Engine Cleaner can be used, except in California because it is not packaged in a 0.8 ounce
container.
Ford and DaimlerChrysler also recommend cleaning injectors if necessary. Ford engines can
use Siemens, Bosch or Nippondenso injectors. Some of the injectors are deposit-control, such
as the Bosch EV6. Ford recommends cleaning injectors using the Rotunda Cleaning Kit.
To prevent deposit build-up on injectors due to variations in fuel quality in different areas of the
United States, the only preventative maintenance currently endorsed by GM regarding its
gasoline engine fuel systems is the addition of GM Fuel System Treatment, part number
12345104 (United States) or part number 89020804 (Canada). This product is added to a tank
of fuel at each oil change. ACDelco 10-5023 (20-ounce) or 10-3000 (12-ounce) Fuel System
Treatment (see Figure 5-6) meets these requirements. The addition of the Fuel System
Treatment should not be necessary for those customers who exclusively use Top Tier Detergent
Gasoline only.
Figure 5-6, ACDelco Fuel System Treatment
__________________________________________________________________
ACDelco/GM service bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-ityourselfer." They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles,
or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians
have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely.
Copyright ACDelco/General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Bulletin Number: 05D-J-105

All Distributors and Jobbers

Stephen Sigg, Product Service

Subject: Fuel Injector Cleaning

Figure 5-5, Fuel Injector Cleaner

Figure 5-6, ACDelco Fuel System Treatment

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