Ignition Systems
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For additional information and descriptions, see IGNITION SYSTEMS
in THEORY & OPERATION - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article
Faults in ignition system should set a DTC. If any DTCs are present, perform appropriate system test in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article. If no DTCs are present, check secondary ignition system. See TEST JB: SECONDARY IGNITION under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.