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1 Checking For Spark at Spark Plug Wires


1. Remove any spark plug wire and insert an insulated screwdriver in terminal.
2. Hold screwdriver shaft approximately 1/4 inch from a good ground and check for spark while an assistant cranks the engine.
3. If there is spark between the screwdriver and ground, proceed to Test 2.
4. If there is no spark, proceed to Test 5.