Ignition Control Module: Testing and Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in these 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 AND SPARK TEST

Check that the spark occurs.

1. Disconnect high-tension cords from spark plug.

2. Remove the spark plug.

3. Install the spark plug to each high-tension cord.

4. Ground the spark plug.

5. Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.

NOTE: To prevent excess fuel being injected from the injectors during this test, do not crank the engine for more than 5 - 10 seconds at a time.




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

6. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

Torque: 18 N.m (195 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

7. Reinstall the ignition coil with igniter.