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. Remove the ignition coil.
2. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
3. Install the spark plug to the ignition coil, and connect the ignition coil connector.
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 5 - 10 seconds at a time.




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

6. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, reinstall the spark plug.

Torque: 18 N.m (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)

7. Reinstall the ignition coil.