Spark Plug: Testing and Inspection

On-vehicle Inspection

Spark Test
1. Remove the ignition coils(A).




2. Remove the fuel pump relay(A) from the fuse box for fuel not to be injected while checking.




3. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug.
4. Install the spark plug to the ignition coil.
5. Ground the spark plug to the engine.




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

NOTE:
Do not crank engine for more then 5 - 10 seconds.

7. Inspect all the spark plugs.
8. Using a spark plug socket, install the spark plug.
9. Install the ignition coil.

Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 Nm (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)

10. Install a engine center cover and a engine cover.

Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8 Nm (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

Inspect Spark Plug
1. Remove the ignition coil(A).





NOTE:
When removing the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin(A) and push the clip(B).




2. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug.

CAUTION:
Be careful that no contaminates enter through the spark plug holes.

3. Inspect the electrodes (A) and ceramic insulator (B).




Inspection Of Electrodes





4. Check the electrode gap (A).

Standard
1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.0394 - 0.0433 in.)