injectors are not spraying out like they should

2005 FIAT PALIO
20,000 MILES • 1.2L • 4 CYL • MANUAL
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TRACY JACKSON
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My go 1.2l model is very heavy on petrol when you start is it smokes and smells of petrol. i have changed all the sensors and and the oil and the spark plugs its still the same. it looks like my injectors is not spraying out like it should be could that be the problem?

Tracy
Apr 4, 2017 at 3:40 AM
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a weak fuel pump which makes the spray pattern of the injectors weak. Please check the fuel pressure and get back to us,

Here is a guide to give you an idea on what to do.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken
Apr 6, 2017 at 4:48 PM
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