Spark Test
- Disconnect the fuel pump relay.
- Verify that each ignition coil and connector is connected properly.
- Inspect the ignition system in the following procedure.WARNING:
- High voltage in the ignition system can cause strong electrical shock which can result in serious injury. Avoid direct contact to the vehicle body during the following spark test.
STEP INSPECTION ACTION 1 - Disconnect the ignition coil from the spark plugs.
- Remove the spark plugs.
(See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Ensure that the spark plugs don't have carbon deposits.
- Are the spark plugs normal?
Yes Go to the next step. No Perform 2 times of no-load racing at 4, 000 rpm for 2 min to burn off the carbon deposits.
Repeat this step.2 - Inspect the spark plugs for damage, wear, and proper plug gap.
- Are the spark plugs normal?
Yes Go to the next step. No Replace the spark plugs, then go to the next step.
(See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)3 - Reconnect the spark plugs to the ignition coil.
- Ground the spark plugs to the engine.
- Is a strong blue spark visible at each cylinder while cranking?
Yes Ignition system is normal. No Some cylinders do not spark: - Go to the next step.
All cylinders do not spark:- Go to Step 5.
4 - Inspect the following wiring harnesses for open or short:
- Ignition coil No. 1 terminal C-PCM terminal 2BB
- Ignition coil No. 2 terminal C-PCM terminal 2AT
- Ignition coil No. 3 terminal C-PCM terminal 2B
- Ignition coil No. 4 terminal C-PCM terminal 2AX
- Ignition coil No. 5 terminal C-PCM terminal 2C
- Ignition coil No. 6 terminal C-PCM terminal 2D
- Are the wiring harnesses normal?
Yes Inspect the ignition coil.
(See IGNITION COIL INSPECTION .)
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.No Repair or replace suspect wiring harness and connector, then go to Step 1. 5 - Measure the voltage at terminal A in each ignition coils.
- Is the voltage B+ ?
Yes Go to the next step. No Inspect the power supply circuit of ignition coils.
Repair or replace suspect wiring harness and connector.6 - Verify the continuity between each ignition coils terminal B and battery negative terminal.
- Is there continuity?
Yes Go to the next step. No Inspect the ground circuit of ignition coils.
Repair or replace suspect wiring harness and connector.7 - Does the PCM connector or ignition coil connectors have poor connection?
Yes Repair or replace the connector, then go to Step 1. No Go to the next step. 8 - Are the CKP sensor and crankshaft pulley normal?
Yes Inspect for open or short circuit in wiring harness and connector of CKP sensor.
Repair or replace suspect wiring harness and connector.No Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 1.