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Old 10-11-2008, 05:44 PM   #1
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Spent 45 min performing compression test with $25 compression tester today.

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1. Remove stock intake box, etc:



2. Remove 12mm bolt in order to remove coil pack from each cylinder:




3. Remove spark plugs using 5/8" long socket with an extension



4. Coil pack and spark plugs removed:
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Old 10-11-2008, 05:44 PM   #2
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5. Pull ignition fuse
- Fuse remover is located next to battery:



6. Connect compression tester into each cylinder:



7. Now it's time to crank the engine with wide open throttle. Crank the engine 6 times.


8. Repeat the test for each cylinder and pray numbers come out good:





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Old 10-11-2008, 05:57 PM   #3
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thanks!! will try soon
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Old 10-11-2008, 06:02 PM   #4
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You're welcome. Make sure to pray before performing a test!

One thing I forgot to mention is:

Make sure your car is warm when performing a test.
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Old 10-11-2008, 06:41 PM   #5
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you forgot a huge part.

throttle to the floor
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Old 10-11-2008, 06:43 PM   #6
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I mentioned above, ".... with wide open throttle..."
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Old 10-11-2008, 06:47 PM   #7
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why do you crank with the throttle down? What difference does it make?
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Old 10-11-2008, 06:52 PM   #8
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Im guessing so all the air can get in.
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Old 10-12-2008, 01:32 AM   #9
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Wouldn't you need to remove the fuel pump relay also?
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Old 10-12-2008, 01:43 AM   #10
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2 man job, or does the gauge peak hold?
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Old 10-12-2008, 02:45 AM   #11
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Wouldn't you need to remove the fuel pump relay also?
you can, but the fuel should just evaporate after you remove the tester.
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Old 10-12-2008, 09:18 AM   #12
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I would disconnect the fuel pump relay too. Something about raw fuel washing the cylinder walls and fuel dilution in the oil just sounds like bad ju ju to me....Great write up though! Now someone needs to make one for a leakdown test! Hint hint...
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Old 10-12-2008, 09:24 AM   #13
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2 man job, or does the gauge peak hold?
Yes, they hold peak.
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Old 10-12-2008, 06:57 PM   #14
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Nice write up, can't wait to try it out for myself.
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Old 10-12-2008, 07:12 PM   #15
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good write up with good pics, may have to give this one a shot this week
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Old 10-12-2008, 11:09 PM   #16
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Where'd you pick up the compression tester?
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I picked one up from advance auto part.
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Old 10-12-2008, 11:58 PM   #18
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Thanks. I just did my plugs but I'll do this test when I replace them next year (copper plugs).
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Old 10-13-2008, 05:20 AM   #19
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I would disconnect the fuel pump relay too. Something about raw fuel washing the cylinder walls and fuel dilution in the oil just sounds like bad ju ju to me....Great write up though! Now someone needs to make one for a leakdown test! Hint hint...
The injectors need a ignition signal to fire so disconnecting the fuel pump relay is not really necessary.
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Old 10-13-2008, 08:45 AM   #20
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Thank you for this write-up! I need to do one of these soon.
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Old 10-13-2008, 12:38 PM   #21
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going wot at startup cuts fuel to the all cylinders, this is normal on al obd2 cars
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Old 10-13-2008, 01:17 PM   #22
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going wot at startup cuts fuel to the all cylinders, this is normal on al obd2 cars


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The injectors need a ignition signal to fire so disconnecting the fuel pump relay is not really necessary.
So going WOT is not necessary either, correct?
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Old 10-13-2008, 03:11 PM   #23
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good write up! thank you
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Want to do one for me? Ill pay you = )
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as long as you buy me lunch, sure why not?
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