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Ignition Control Module: Testing and Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in the following sentences express 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).

INSPECT IGNITER

Check that the spark occurs.

1. Disconnect the high-tension cords from the spark plugs.
2. Remove the 6 spark plugs.
3. Install the spark plug to each high-tension cord.
4. Disconnect the 6 injector connectors.
5. Ground the spark plug.
6. Check that spark occurs while engine is being cranked.

NOTE: To prevent excess fuel from being injected out of 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 per the given flow chart.