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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview











ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

SPARK TEST
1. Disconnect the spark plug cable from the spark plug.




2. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug.
3. Install the spark plug to the spark plug cable.
4. Ground the spark plug to the engine.




5. Check is spark occurs while engine is being cranked.

NOTE:
To prevent fuel being injected from injectors while the engine is being cranked, remove the fuel pump relay(A) from the fuse box.
Crank the engine for no more than 5 - 10 seconds.




6. Inspect all the spark plugs.
7. Using a spark plug socket, install the spark plug.
8. Install the spark plug cable.