On-Vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in this section mean 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 AND SPARK TEST

a. Check the DTCs.

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

b. Check that a spark occurs.
1. Remove the 6 ignition coils.
2. Using a spark plug wrench 16 mm, remove the 6 spark plugs.

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

3. Install the spark plugs to each ignition coil, then connect the ignition coil connectors.
4. Disconnect the 6 fuel injector connectors.
5. Ground the spark plugs.
6. Check that the spark plug occurs at each spark plug while the engine is being cranked.

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

Step 1 - 7:

If a spark does not occur, perform the given test.