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Ignition Cable: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION





1. Remove Throttle Body.
2. Remove No. 3 timing belt cover.
3. Remove cylinder head rear cover.





4. Disconnect high-tension cords from Spark Plugs and Ignition Coil. Do not pull on the high-tension cords.

NOTE: Disconnect the high - tension cords at the rubber boot. Pulling on or bending the cords may damage the conductor inside.

5. Remove Distributor Cap without disconnecting high-tension cords.





6. Inspect high-tension cord resistance. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance without disconnecting the Distributor Cap.

Maximum resistance: 25 k Ohms per cord

If the resistance is greater than maximum, check the terminals. If necessary, replace the high-tension cord and/or Distributor Cap.
7. Reinstall Distributor Cap.
8. Reconnect high-tension cords to Spark Plugs and Ignition Coil
9. Reinstall cylinder head rear cover.
10. Reinstall No .3 timing belt cover.
11. Reinstall Throttle Body.