PERFORM SPARK TEST
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing an ignition coil assembly or spark plug.
w/ EGR System: Click here
w/o EGR System: Click here
Check for DTCs.
w/ EGR System: Click here
w/o EGR System: Click here
Note
If any DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting procedure for those DTCs.
Remove the 4 ignition coil assemblies and 4 spark plugs Click here.
Note
If an ignition coil assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
If a spark plug has been struck or dropped, replace it.
Tech Tips
Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.
Disconnect the fuel injector assembly connector.
Disconnect the injector driver connector.
Install the spark plug into the ignition coil assembly, and then connect the ignition coil assembly connector.
Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode) Click here.
Ground the spark plug.
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 has been struck or dropped, replace it.
If a spark plug has been struck or dropped, replace it.
Tech Tips
If spark does not occur, perform the following procedure.
Connect the injector driver connector.
Connect the fuel injector assembly connector.
Install the 4 spark plugs and 4 ignition coil assemblies Click here.
Note
If a spark plug has been struck or dropped, replace it.
If an ignition coil assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
Tech Tips
Install the same parts to their original positions.
Check and clear DTCs.
w/ EGR System: Click here
w/o EGR System: Click here
INSPECT IGNITION COIL AND SPARK TEST
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing an ignition coil assembly or spark plug.
w/ EGR System: Click here
w/o EGR System: Click here
Check that the ignition coil assembly connector is securely connected.
| Result | Action |
|---|---|
| NG | Connect securely |
| OK | Go to next step |
Perform a spark test on each ignition coil assembly.
Replace the spark plug with a known good one.
Perform the spark test again.
| Result | Action |
|---|---|
| NG | Go to next step |
| OK | Replace ignition coil assembly |
Perform a spark test on each spark plug.
Replace the spark plug with a known good one.
Perform the spark test again.
| Result | Action |
|---|---|
| NG | Inspect the ignition system w/ EGR System: Click here w/o EGR System: Click here |
| OK | Replace spark plug |
Note
If an ignition coil assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
If a spark plug has been struck or dropped, replace it.
Connect the injector driver connector.
Connect the fuel injector assembly connector.
Install the 4 spark plugs and 4 ignition coil assemblies Click here.
Note
If a spark plug has been struck or dropped, replace it.
If an ignition coil assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.
Tech Tips
Install the same parts to their original positions.
Check and clear DTCs.
w/ EGR System: Click here
w/o EGR System: Click here
INSPECT SPARK PLUG
Note
Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.
Do not adjust the electrode gap of a used spark plug.
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing a spark plug.
w/ EGR System: Click here
w/o EGR System: Click here
Check the electrode.
| *a | Ground |
Using a megohmmeter, measure the insulation resistance.
| Standard Insulation Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Alternative inspection method.
Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode) Click here.
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).
Quickly accelerate the engine to 2500 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).
Remove the spark plug Click here.
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.
Check the spark plug for any damage to its threads and insulator. If there is any damage, replace the spark plug.
| Recommended Spark Plug | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Check the spark plug electrode gap.
| Maximum Electrode Gap for Used Spark Plug |
|---|
| 1.1 mm (0.0433 in.) |
Note
Never attempt to adjust the electrode gap of a used spark plug.
If the electrode gap is more than the maximum, replace the spark plug.
| Electrode Gap for New Spark Plug |
|---|
| 0.7 to 0.8 mm (0.0276 to 0.0315 in.) |
Clean the spark plugs.
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 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.
Install the spark plug Click here.