IGNITION SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PERFORM SPARK TEST

1. Check for DTCs.

   Note

   If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting procedures for that DTC.

2. Check if sparks occur.

   
   

   1. Remove the front seat assembly (for Hi-back Seat Type : Click here (for Low-back Seat Type : Click here (for Split Bench Seat Type : Click here (for Center Seat Type : Click here.

   2. Remove the front door scuff plate RH.

   3. Remove the 5 bolts and the engine service hole cover.

   4. Remove the ignition coil.

   5. Remove the spark plug.

   6. Install the spark plug to the ignition coil and connect the ignition coil connector.

   7. Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.

   8. Ground the spark plug.

   9. Visually check that sparks occur while the engine is being cranked.

      Note

      
      

      • Be sure to ground the spark plug before checking.

      • If the ignition coil has been struck or dropped, replace it.

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

3. Spark test flowchart.

   
   

   1. Check that the wire harness side connector of the ignition coil with igniter is securely connected.

      Result
      Result Proceed to NG Connect securely OK Go to next step

   2. Perform spark test on each ignition coil with igniter.

      
      

      1. Replace the ignition coil with igniter with a normal one.

      2. Perform spark test again.

      Result
      Result Proceed to OK Replace ignition coil with igniter NG Go to next step

   3. Check the power supply to ignition coil with igniter.

      
      

      1. Turn the ignition switch ON.

      2. Check that there is battery voltage at the ignition coil positive (+) terminal.

      Result
      Result Proceed to NG Check wiring between engine switch and ignition coil with igniter OK Go to next step

   4. Check the camshaft position sensor.

      
      

      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance
      950 to 1250 Ω at 20°C (68°F)

      Result
      Result Proceed to NG Replace camshaft position sensor OK Go to next step

   5. Check the of crankshaft position sensor.

      
      

      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance
      1850 to 2450 Ω at 20°C (68°F)

      Result
      Result Proceed to NG Replace crankshaft position sensor OK Go to next step

   6. Check IGT signal from the ECM.

      Result
      Result Proceed to NG Check ECM OK Repair wiring between ignition coil and ECM

4. Install the ignition coil.

   
   

   1. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the spark plug.

      Torque:

      18 N*m  { 183 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

   2. Install the ignition coil.

      Torque:

      9.0 N*m  { 92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf }

   3. Install the engine service hole cover with the 5 bolts.

   4. Install the front door scuff plate RH.

   5. Install the front seat assembly (for Hi-back Seat Type : Click here (for Low-back Seat Type : Click here (for Split Bench Seat Type : Click here (for Center Seat Type : Click here.

CHECK SPARK PLUG (for Unleaded Gasoline Specification Vehicle)

CHECK SPARK PLUG (for Leaded Gasoline Specification Vehicle)