FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Vehicle Damage Warnings

CAUTION:
- Spark plug wire damage may occur if the spark plug is moved more than 1/4 inch away from the engine ground.
- Do not leave any one spark plug cable disconnected any longer than 30 seconds or possible heat damage to catalytic converter will occur.
- Test must be performed at idle and in park only with the parking brake on.
- Always install the cable back on the coil tower after testing to avoid damage to the coil and catalytic converter.
- Do not leave any one spark plug cable disconnected any longer than necessary during test or possible heat damage to catalytic converter will occur. Total test time must not exceed 1 minute. Use a new spark plug and spark plug cable for the following test.