IGNITION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. PERFORM SPARK TEST

    CAUTION:

    To prevent injury due to contact with an operating V-ribbed belt or cooling fan, keep your hands and clothing away from the V-ribbed belt and cooling fan when working in the engine compartment with the engine running or the ignition switch ON.

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    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

    5. Check for DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes

      Note

      If any DTCs are present, perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure for each DTC.

    6. Turn the ignition switch off.

    7. Remove the 4 ignition coil assemblies and 4 spark plugs.

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      Disconnect the 4 fuel injector assembly connectors.

      Note

      Perform this step in order to stop fuel injection and prevent damage to the catalyst due to unburned fuel.

    9. Install the spark plug to the ignition coil assembly, and then connect the ignition coil assembly connector.

    10. Ground the spark plug.

    11. Check that spark occurs at each spark plug while the engine is being cranked.

      Note


      • Be sure to ground the spark plugs when checking them.

      • Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.

      • If an ignition coil assembly or spark plug has been struck or dropped, replace it.

      Tech Tips

      If spark does not occur, perform the following procedure.

    12. Connect the 4 fuel injector assembly connectors.

    13. Install the 4 spark plugs and 4 ignition coil assemblies.

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    14. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    15. Turn the GTS on.

    16. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

    17. Check for DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes

    18. Clear the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs

  2. INSPECT IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY AND SPARK TEST

    Tech Tips

    Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing a spark plug or ignition coil assembly.

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    1. Check that the ignition coil assembly connector is securely connected.

      Result
      Result Action
      NG Connect securely
      OK Go to next step

    2. Perform a spark test on each ignition coil assembly.


      1. Replace the ignition coil assembly with a known good one.

      2. Perform the spark test again.

        Result
        Result Action
        NG Go to next step
        OK Replace ignition coil assembly

    3. Perform a spark test on each spark plug.


      1. Replace the spark plug with a known good one.

      2. Perform the spark test again.

        Result
        Result Action
        NG

        Inspect ignition system

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        OK Replace spark plug

        Note

        If an ignition coil assembly or spark plug has been struck or dropped, replace it.

    4. Connect the 4 fuel injector assembly connectors.

    5. Install the 4 spark plugs and 4 ignition coil assemblies.

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    6. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    7. Turn the GTS on.

    8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

    9. Check for DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes

    10. Clear the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs

  3. INSPECT SPARK PLUG

    Note


    • Do not damage the iridium tip and platinum tip.

    • Check the iridium tip visually since it may be damaged.

    • Never attempt to adjust the electrode gap of a used spark plug.

    • Replace the spark plugs with new ones if they are extremely dirty with sludge, etc.

    • Replace the spark plugs with new ones if they are damaged at all.

    • Replace a spark plug with a new one if it has been struck or dropped.

    • When replacing a spark plug with a new one, do not remove the cap for protecting the spark plug tip until it is to be installed to the engine.

    • Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.

    Tech Tips

    Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing a spark plug.

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      *a Body Ground

      Check the electrode.


      1. Using a megohmmeter, measure the insulation resistance.

        Standard Insulation Resistance
        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        Spark plug (terminal part) - Body ground Always 10 MΩ or higher

        Tech Tips


        • If the result is not as specified, clean the spark plug with a spark plug cleaner and measure the resistance again.

        • If a megohmmeter is not available, perform the following simple inspection instead.

    2. Alternative inspection method.


      1. Start the engine.

        Note

        Do not perform this step when any of the following DTCs are output: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 (Cylinder Misfire Detected).

      2. Quickly accelerate the engine to 4000 rpm 5 times.

        Note

        Do not perform this step when any of the following DTCs are output: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 (Cylinder Misfire Detected).

      3. Remove the spark plug.

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      4. Visually check the spark plug.

        Tech Tips

        If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is functioning properly. If the electrode is damp, proceed to the next step.

    3. Check the spark plug for any damage to its threads and insulator.

      If there is any damage, replace the spark plug.

      Recommended Spark Plug
      Manufacturer Spark Plug Type
      DENSO SK16HR11
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      Check the spark plug electrode gap.

      Maximum Electrode Gap for Used Spark Plug
      1.3 mm (0.0512 in.)

      Note

      Never attempt to adjust the electrode gap of a used spark plug.

      If the spark plug electrode gap is more than the maximum, replace the spark plug.

      Standard Electrode Gap for New Spark Plug
      1.0 to 1.1 mm (0.0394 to 0.0433 in.)
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      Clean the spark plug.

      If the electrode has traces of wet carbon, clean the electrode with a spark plug cleaner and then dry it.

      Standard Air Pressure
      588 kPa (6.0 kgf/cm2, 85 psi)
      Standard Duration
      20 seconds or less

      Tech Tips

      Only use a spark plug cleaner when the electrode is free of oil. If the electrode has traces of oil, use gasoline to clean off the oil before using the spark plug cleaner.

    6. Install the spark plug.

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  4. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing a spark plug or ignition coil assembly.

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