Noteworthy Information

There are important considerations to point out when servicing the ignition system. The following Noteworthy Information will list some of these to help the technician in servicing the ignition system.

^ The ignition coils secondary voltage output capabilities are very high - more than 40,000 volts. Avoid body contact with ignition high voltage secondary components when the engine is running, or personal injury may result.
^ The 24X crankshaft position sensor is the most critical part of the ignition system. If the sensor is damaged so that pulses are not generated, the engine will not start.
^ Crankshaft position sensor clearance is very important. The sensor must not contact the rotating interrupter ring at any time, or sensor damage will result. If the interrupter ring is bent, the interrupter ring blades will destroy the sensor.
^ Ignition timing is not adjustable. There are no timing marks on the crankshaft balancer or timing chain cover.
^ Be careful not to damage the secondary ignition wires or boots when servicing the ignition system. Rotate each boot to dislodge it from the plug or coil tower before pulling it from the spark plug or the ignition coil. Never pierce a secondary ignition wire or boot for any testing purposes. Future problems are guaranteed if pinpoints or test lights are pushed through the insulation for testing.