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Ignition System: Testing and Inspection

Ignition Coil Relay Circuit Troubleshooting

1. Check the No. 2 (15 A)fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

Is the fuse OK?

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - Replace the fuse.

2. Remove the ignition coil relay from the under-dash fuse/relay box and test it.

Is the relay OK?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Replace the ignition coil relay.




3. Measure the voltage between ignition coil relay 4P socket terminal No. 1 and body ground, then terminal No. 4 and body ground.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.




4. Check for continuity between ignition coil relay 4P socket terminal No. 2 and the No. 1 ignition coil 3P connector terminal No. 3.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Repair an open in the wire between ignition coil relay 4P socket terminal No. 2 and ignition coil 3P connector terminal No. 3.




5. Check for continuity between ignition coil relay 4P socket terminal No. 3 and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair a short in the wire between ignition coil relay 4P socket terminal No. 3 and ECM/PCM.

NO - Repair an open in the wire between ignition coil relay 4P socket terminal No. 3 and ECM/PCM.