Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing an ignition coil assembly or spark plug Click here.
PERFORM SPARK TEST
Check for DTCs Click here.
Note
If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting procedures for that DTC.
Check if sparks occur.
Remove the front seat assembly Click here.
Remove the front door scuff plate RH.
Remove the 5 bolts and engine service hole sub cover.
Remove the ignition coil assembly.
Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
Install the spark plug to the ignition coil assembly and connect the ignition coil connector.
Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
Ground the spark plug.
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 assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.
INSPECT IGNITION COIL AND SPARK TEST
Spark test procedure.
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing an ignition coil assembly or spark plug Click here.
Check that the wire harness side connector of the ignition coil assembly with igniter is securely connected.
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Perform spark test on each ignition coil assembly with igniter.
Replace the ignition coil assembly with igniter with a normal one.
Perform spark test again.
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Check the spark plug.
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Check the power supply to ignition coil assembly with igniter.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check that there is battery voltage at the ignition coil positive (+) terminal.
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Check the crankshaft position sensor Click here.
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Check IGT signal from the ECM.
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Install the ignition coil assembly.
Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the spark plug.
Install the ignition coil assembly.
Install the engine service hole sub cover with the 5 bolts.
Install the front door scuff plate RH.
Install the front seat assembly Click here.
CHECK SPARK PLUG
Note
Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.
Do not attempt to adjust the electrode gap of a used spark plug.
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing an spark plug Click here.
Check the electrode.
| *a | Body Ground |
Using a megohmmeter, measure the insulation resistance.
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Tech Tips
If a megohmmeter is not available, perform the following simple inspection instead.
Alternative inspection method.
Quickly accelerate the engine to 4000 rpm 5 times.
Remove the spark plug.
Visually check the spark plug.
If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is functioning properly. If the electrode is damp, proceed to the next step.
Check the spark plug for any damage to its threads and insulator.
If there is damage, replace the spark plug. If not, reinstall the spark plug.
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Check the spark plug electrode gap.
| Standard electrode gap |
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| 0.7 to 0.8 mm (0.0276 to 0.0315 in.) |
| Maximum electrode gap |
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| 1.1 mm (0.0433 in.) |
If the gap is more than the maximum, replace the spark plug.
Clean the spark plugs.
If the electrode has traces of wet carbon, clean the electrode with a spark plug cleaner and then dry it.
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| 588 kPa (6.0 kgf/cm2, 85.2 psi) |
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| 20 seconds or less |
Tech Tips
Only use the 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.