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IGNITION SYSTEM 6F-3
DIAGNOSIS
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Engine cranks, but will
not start or hard to startBlown fuse for ignition coil
Loose connection or disconnection of lead wire or
high-tension cord(s)
Faulty high-tension cord(s)
Faulty spark plug(s)
Cracked rotor or cap
Maladjusted signal rotor air gap
Faulty ignition coil
Faulty noise suppressor
Faulty CMP sensor
Faulty igniter
Faulty ECM (or PCM)
Maladjusted ignition timingReplace
Connect securely
Replace
Adjust, clean or replace
Replace
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Poor fuel economy or
engine performanceIncorrect ignition timing
Faulty spark plug(s) or high-tension cord(s)
Faulty ECM (or PCM)Adjust
Adjust, clean or replace
Replace
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Was “Engine Diagnostic Flow Table” in SECTION 6
performed?Go to Step 2.Go to “Engine
Diagnostic Flow
Table” in SECTION 6.
2Ignition Spark Test
1) Check all spark plug for condition and type,
referring to “Spark Plugs” in this section.
2) If OK, perform ignition spark test, referring to
“Ignition Spark Check” in this section.
Is spark emitted from all spark plugs?Go to Step 11 on the
next page.Go to Step 3.
3Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Check
1) Check DTC stored in ECM (or PCM), referring to
“Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Check” in
SECTION 6.
Is DTC stored?Go to applicable flow
table corresponding to
that code No. in
SECTION 6.Go to Step 4.
4Electrical Connection and Noise Suppressor Check
1) Check ignition coil for electrical connection and
noise suppressor for conductivity.
Are they good condition?Go to Step 5.Repair or replace.
5High-tension Cord Check
1) Check high-tension cord for resistance, referring
to “High-tension Cords” in this section.
Is check result satisfactory?Go to Step 6.Replace high-tension
cord(s).
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6F-6 IGNITION SYSTEM
6) If resistance exceeds specification, inspect distributor terminal
and replace high-tension cord(s) and/or distributor cap as re-
quired.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to use metal conductor high-tension cords
as replacing parts.
Insert each cap portion fully when installing high-tension
cords.
SPARK PLUGS
1) Pull out high-tension cords by gripping their caps and then re-
move spark plugs.
2) Inspect them for:
Electrode wear
Carbon deposits
Insulator damage
3) If any abnormality is found, adjust air gap, clean with spark plug
cleaner or replace them with specified new plugs.
Spark plug air gap “a’’: 1.0 – 1.1 mm (0.039 – 0.043 in.)
Spark plug type : NGK BPR6ES-11
: DENSO W20EPR-U11
4) Install spark plugs and torque them to specification.
Tightening Torque for spark plug
25 N
.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
5) Install high-tension cords securely by gripping their caps.
NOISE SUPPRESSOR
REMOVAL
1) Unwrap tape from noise suppressor.
2) Disconnect coupler of noise suppressor.
3) Remove noise suppressor.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure for installation.
INSPECTION
Using an ohmmeter (1) to check continuity as the following.
“a” – “b”: No continuity
“a” – “c”: No continuity
“c” – “d”: Continuity (Approx. 2.2 kΩ)
If check result is not satisfactory, replace noise suppressor (2).
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1. Ignition switch
2. Main relay
3. Ignition coil assembly
for No.1 and No.4
spark plugs
4. Ignition coil assembly
for No.2 and No.3
spark plugs5. CMP sensor
6. CKP sensor
7. No.1 spark plug
8. No.2 spark plug
9. No.3 spark plug
10. No.4 spark plug11. Sensed information
MAP sensor
ECT sensor
IAT sensor
TP sensor
VSSPark / Neutral position signal
(A / T)
Electric load signal
Engine start signal
IGNITION SYSTEM (SFI FOR G13) 6F1-3
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
DIAGNOSIS
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Engine cranks, but will
not start or hard to
startNo spark
Blown fuse for ignition coil
Loose connection or disconnection of lead
wire or high-tension cord(s)
Faulty high-tension cord(s)
Faulty spark plug(s)
Faulty ignition coil
Faulty CKP sensor or crankshaft timing belt
pulley
Faulty ECM (PCM)
Replace.
Connect securely.
Replace.
Adjust, clean or replace.
Replace ignition coil assembly.
Clean, tighten or replace.
Replace.
Poor fuel economy or
engine performanceIncorrect ignition timing
Faulty spark plug(s) or high-tension cord(s)
Faulty ignition coil assembly
Faulty CKP sensor or crankshaft timing belt
pulley
Faulty ECM (PCM)Check related sensors and
crankshaft timing belt pulley.
Adjust, clean or replace.
Replace.
Clean, tighten or replace.
Replace.
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6F1-4 IGNITION SYSTEM (SFI FOR G13)
IGNITION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE
STEPACTIONYESNO
1
Was “ENGINE DIAG. FLOW TABLE” performed?Go to Step 2.Go to “ENGINE DIAG.
FLOW TABLE” in
section 6.
2
Ignition Spark Test
1) Check all spark plugs for condition and type
referring to “Spark Plugs” section.
2) If OK, perform ignition spark test, referring to
“Ignition Spark Test” section.
Is spark emitted from all spark plugs?Go to Step 11.Go to Step 3.
3
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Check
Is DTC stored in ECM (PCM)?Go to applicable DTC
Diag. Flow Table in
section 6.Go to Step 4.
4
Electrical Connection Check
1) Check ignition coil assemblies and high-tension
cords for electrical connection.
Are they connected securely?Go to Step 5.Connect securely.
5
High-Tension Cords Check
1) Check high-tension cord for resistance referring
to “High-Tension Cords” section.
Is check result satisfactory?Go to Step 6.Replace high-tension
cord(s).
6
Ignition Coil Assembly Power Supply and Ground
Circuit Check
1) Check ignition coil assembly power supply and
ground circuits for open and short.
Are circuits in good condition?Go to Step 7.Repair or replace.
7
Ignition Coil Assembly Check
1) Check ignition coil for resistance referring to
“Ignition Coil Assembly” section.
Is check result satisfactory?Go to Step 8.Replace ignition coil
assembly.
8
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Check
1) Check crankshaft position sensor referring to
Step 3 and 4 of DTC P0335 Diag. Flow Table in
section 6.
Is check result satisfactory?Go to Step 9.Tighten CKP sensor
bolt, replace CKP
sensor or crankshaft
timing belt pulley.
9
Ignition Trigger Signal Circuit Check
1) Check ignition trigger signal wire for open, short
and poor connection.
Is circuit in good condition?Go to Step 10.Repair or replace.
10
A Known-good Ignition Coil Assembly Substitution
1) Substitute a known-good ignition coil assembly
and then repeat Step 2.
Is check result of Step 2 satisfactory?Go to Step 11.Substitute a known-
good ECM (PCM) and
then repeat Step 2.
11
Ignition Timing Check
1) Check initial ignition timing and ignition timing
advance referring to “Ignition Timing” section.
Is check result satisfactory?System is in good
condition.Check CKP sensor,
crankshaft timing belt
pulley (signal rotor)
and input signals
related to this system.
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IGNITION SYSTEM (SFI FOR G13) 6F1-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
IGNITION SPARK TEST
1) Disconnect all injector couplers (1) from injectors (2).
WARNING:
Without disconnection of injector couplers, combustible
gas may come out from spark plug holes during this test
and may get ignited in engine room.
2) Remove spark plug and check it for condition and type referring
to “Spark Plugs” in this section.
3) If OK, connect ignition coil coupler to ignition coil assembly and
connect spark plug to ignition coil assembly or high-tension
cord. Ground spark plug.
4) Crank engine and check if each spark plug sparks.
5) If no spark is emitted, inspect the related parts as described un-
der “Diagnosis” earlier in this section.
HIGH-TENSION CORDS
1) Disconnect high-tension cords (1) from ignition coil assemblies
(2) while gripping each cap.
2) Pull out high-tension cords from spark plugs while gripping each
cap.
CAUTION:
Pull out each connection by gripping cap portion so as
not to damage their inside wire (resistive conductor).
3) Measure resistance of high-tension cord (1) by using ohmmeter.
High-tension cord resistance: 4 – 10 kΩ/ m (1.2 – 3.0 kΩ/ ft)
4) If resistance exceeds specification, replace high-tension
cord(s).
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6F1-6 IGNITION SYSTEM (SFI FOR G13)
5) Install high-tension cords (1) to spark plugs and ignition coil as-
semblies (2) while gripping each cap.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to use metal conductor high-tension
cords as replacing parts.
Insert each cap portion fully when installing high-ten-
sion cords.
SPARK PLUGS
1) Pull out high-tension cords by gripping their caps and then re-
move ignition coil assemblies referring to IGNITION COIL AS-
SEMBLY in this section.
2) Remove spark plugs.
3) Inspect them for:
Electrode wear
Carbon deposits
Insulator damage
4) If any abnormality is found, adjust air gap, clean with spark plug
cleaner or replace them with specified new plugs.
Spark plug air gap “a”: 1.0 – 1.1 mm ( 0.040 – 0.043 in.)
Spark plug type : NGK BKR6E-11
: DENSO K20PR-U11
5) Install spark plugs and torque them to specification.
Tightening Torque for spark plug
28 N.m (2.8 kg-m, 20.0 lb-ft)
6) Install ignition coil assemblies referring to IGNITION COIL AS-
SEMBLY in this section.
7) Install high-tension cords securely by gripping their caps.
IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
(INCLUDING IGNITOR)
Inspection
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect ignition coil coupler.
3) Disconnect high-tension cord (3) from ignition coil assembly (2).
4) Remove ignition coil bolts (1) and then pull out ignition coil as-
sembly.