On-Vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in this section mean the temperature of the coils themselves. "Cold" is from -10°C (14°F) to 50°C (122°F) and "Hot" is from 50°C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F).

1. INSPECT IGNITION COIL (WITH IGNITER) AND SPARK TEST

a. Check for DTCs.

NOTE: If a DTC is present, perform a troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure for that DTC.

b. Check that spark occurs.
1. Remove the cylinder head cover No. 2.
2. Remove the ignition coils (with igniter).
3. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
4. Install the spark plugs to each ignition coil (with igniter) and connect the ignition coil connectors.
5. Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
6. Ground the spark plugs.
7. Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.

NOTE:
- Be sure to ground the spark plug when checking.
- Replace the ignition coil when it is given physical impact.
- Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.




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

c. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

Torque: 18 N.m (184 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)

d. Install the ignition coil with igniter.

Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)

e. Install the cylinder head cover No.2.