Ignition System: Testing and Inspection

ENGINE CRANKS, BUT WILL NOT START
Spark is insufficient or no spark
- Check ignition coil
- Check crank angle sensor (2.0L DOHC)
- Check power transistor
- Check spark plugs
Spark is good
- Check ignition timing

ENGINE IDLES ROUGHLY OR STALLS
- Check spark plugs
- Check ignition timing
- Check ignition coil

POOR ACCELERATION
- Check ignition timing

ENGINE OVERHEATS OR USES EXCESSIVE FUEL
- Check ignition timing