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Checking the Secondary Ignition System

Test 1:




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SYMPTOM
CHECKING THE SECONDARY IGNITION SYSTEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Good spark at spark plug # 1
- Auto shutdown relay output circuit open
- Coil secondary cable defective
- Fused B(+) circuit open
- Ignition coil connector observable defect
- Ignition coil defective
- Ignition coil secondary cable # 1 defective
- Ignition coil secondary cable # 4 defective
- Secondary ignition component(s) defective
- Spark plug cable # 1 defective
- Auto shutdown relay defective
- Ignition coil defective (resistance out of range)
- Spark plug # 1 or # 4 defective