СИСТЕМА ЗАЖИГАНИЯ ПРОВЕРКА БЕЗ СНЯТИЯ С АВТОМОБИЛЯ

Tech Tips

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing an ignition coil assembly or spark plug Click here.


  1. PERFORM SPARK TEST


    1. Check for DTCs Click here.

      Note

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

    2. Check if sparks occur.


      1. Remove the front seat assembly Click here.

      2. Remove the front door scuff plate RH.

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

      4. Remove the ignition coil assembly.

      5. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the spark plug.

      6. Install the spark plug to the ignition coil assembly 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 assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.

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

  2. INSPECT IGNITION COIL AND SPARK TEST


    1. Spark test procedure.

      Tech Tips

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing an ignition coil assembly or spark plug Click here.


      1. Check that the wire harness side connector of the ignition coil assembly 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 assembly with igniter.


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

        2. Perform spark test again.

        Result
        Result Proceed to
        OK Replace ignition coil assembly with igniter
        NG Go to next step
      3. Check the spark plug.

        Result
        Result Proceed to
        NG Replace spark plug
        OK Go to next step
      4. Check the power supply to ignition coil assembly with igniter.


        1. Turn the ignition switch to 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 assembly with igniter
        OK Go to next step
      5. Check the crankshaft position sensor Click here.

        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 assembly and ECM
    2. Install the ignition coil assembly.


      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 assembly.

        Torque:
        9.0 N*m  { 92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf }
      3. Install the engine service hole sub cover with the 5 bolts.

        Torque:
        13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
      4. Install the front door scuff plate RH.

      5. Install the front seat assembly Click here.

  3. 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.


    1. Check the electrode.


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        Text in Illustration
        *a Body Ground

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

    2. Alternative inspection method.


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

      2. Remove the spark plug.

      3. 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.

    3. 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.

      Recommended Spark Plug
      Manufacture Product
      DENSO made FK20HBR-TJ8
    4. Check the spark plug electrode gap.

      Standard electrode gap
      0.7 to 0.8 mm (0.0276 to 0.0315 in.)
      Maximum electrode gap
      1.1 mm (0.0433 in.)

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

    5. A003GJJE01

      Clean the spark plugs.

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

      Air pressure
      588 kPa (6.0 kgf/cm2, 85.2 psi)
      Duration
      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.