FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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On-Vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in this section mean 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).

1. INSPECT IGNITION COIL (WITH IGNITER) AND SPARK TEST

a. Check for DTCs.

NOTE: If DTC is present, perform a troubleshooting in accordance with a procedure for that DTC.

b. Check that spark occurs.
1. Remove the intake air surge tank.
2. Remove the ignition coils (with igniter).
3. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
4. Install the spark plugs to each ignition coil (with igniter) and connect the ignition coil connectors.
5. Disconnect the 6 injector connectors.
6. Ground the spark plugs.
7. Check if spark occurs at each spark plug while engine is being cranked.

NOTE:
- Be sure to ground the spark plug when checking.
- Replace the ignition coil if it is given physical impact.
- Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.




If the sparks do not occur, do the given test.

c. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)

d. Install the ignition coil with igniter.

Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

e. Install the intake air surge tank.