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Ignition Control Module: Testing and Inspection


Inspection

NOTE: Before this inspection, check the specific gravity of the battery, and that it is at or near full charge.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the igniter connector.




3. Connect the special service tool (SST) (Igniter Tester) and (Adapter Harness).
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Turn ignition switch ON.





NOTE: Switch 1 may be in either position.





Trailing Side
1. Insert the voltmeter probe into the brown (Front rotor trailing) or gray (Rear rotor trailing) lead of the SST (adapter harness) and verify that the voltage is as specified.

Voltage: Battery positive voltage

2. Press switch 2 to ON then verify voltmeter needle deflects.
3. Replace the igniter, if necessary.





Leading Side
1. Insert the voltmeter probe into the black lead of the SST (adapter harness) and verify that the voltage is as specified.

Voltage: Battery positive voltage

2. Press switch 2 to ON then verify voltmeter needle deflects.
3. Replace the igniter, if necessary.