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Ignition Coil: Testing and Inspection

1. INSPECT IGNITOR AND SPARK TEST

Check that the spark occurs.
1. Disconnect high-tension cords from spark plug.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Install the spark plug to each high-tension cord.
4. Ground the spark plug.
5. Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.

NOTE: To prevent excess fuel being injected from the injectors during this test, do not crank the engine for more 5 - 10 seconds at a time.




If the spark does not occur, do the test as shown.

6. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

Torque: 18 N.m (195 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

7. Reinstall the ignition coil with ignitor.

2. INSPECT IGNITION COIL
a. Remove the air cleaner hose.
b. Disconnect the high-tension cords and ignition coil connectors from the ignition coils.




c. Inspect the primary coil resistance.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.




If the resistance is not as specified, replace the ignition coil.

d. Remove the ignition coils.




e. Inspect the secondary coil resistance.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the positive (+) and high-tension terminals.




If the resistance is not as specified, replace the ignition coil.

f. Reinstall the ignition coils.
g. Reconnect the ignition coil connectors and the high-tension cords.
h. Reinstall the air cleaner hose.