FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Preliminary Checkout and Equipment

CHECKOUT

1. Visually inspect the engine compartment to ensure all vacuum hoses and spark plug wires are properly routed and securely connected.
2. Examine all wiring harnesses and connectors for insulation damage, burned, overheated, loose or broken conditions.
3. Be certain the battery is fully charged.
4. All accessories should be off during diagnosis.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

^ Spark Tester, (Special Service Tool D8IP-6666-A).
^ Engine Analyzer, (Rotunda 002-00373).
^ Volt-Ohmmeter, (Rotunda 014-00407 or 007-00001).

NOTE: A spark plug with a broken side electrode Is not sufficient to check for spark.