Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Test Step 1


^ Connect engine analyzer to view parade display of ignition system secondary.

^ While slowly increasing engine rpm from idle to 2000 rpm, compare engine analyzer display to the following illustrations. After matching illustration, proceed to the test step indicated under image button.

NOTE: The illustrations shown are four cylinder but are typical for all engines.

Ignition Secondary Pattern:




TEST STEP 2 Test Step 2

Ignition Secondary Pattern:




TEST STEP 3 Test Step 3

Ignition Secondary Pattern:




TEST STEP 4 Test Step 4

Ignition Secondary Pattern:




TEST STEP 5 Test Step 5

Ignition Secondary Pattern:




TEST STEP 6 Test Step 6

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TEST STEP 7 Test Step 7


^ After testing is completed, disconnect the engine analyzer.