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Fig. 3: Ignition System Diagram (2 Of 2)
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1.INSPECT IGNITION COIL ASSY (WITH IGNITER) AND PERFORM SPARK TEST
a. Check for DTCs.
b. Check if sparks occur.
1. Remove the ignition coil (see REPLACEMENT
).
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Install the spark plug to the ignition coil, and connect the ignition coil connector.
4. Disconnect the 8 injector connectors.
5. Ground the spark plu
g.
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6. Visually check if spark occurs while the engine is being cranked.
If a spark does not occur, perform the test as follows:
Fig. 4: Spark Test Flow Diagram
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7. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, install the spark plugs.
Torque: 18 N.m (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
8. Install the ignition coils (see REPLACEMENT
).
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INSPECTION
1.INSPECT SPARK PLUG
a. Check the electrode.
1. Using an megaohmmeter, measure the insulation resistance.
Correct insulation resistance: 10 Mohms or higher
Fig. 5: Checking Electrode
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If the resistance is less than the specified value, proceed to step (d).
HINT:
If the megaohmmeter is not available, perform the following simple inspection instead.
b. Alternative inspection method:
1. Quickly accelerate the engine to 4,000 rpm 5 times.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Visually check the spark plug.
If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is functioning. Reinstall the spark plug. Proceed to step
3.
If the electrode is damp, proceed to steps (c), (d) and (e).
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Fig. 6: Alternative Inspection Method
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c. Check the spark plug for any damage on its thread and insulator.
If there is any damage, replace the spark plug. If not, reinstall the spark plug.
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG TABLE
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d. Check the spark plug electrode gap.
Maximum electrode gap for used spark plug: 1.3 mm (0.051 in.)
If the gap is greater than the maximum, replace the spark plug.
Correct electrode gap for new spark plug: 1.0 to 1.1 mm (0.039 to 0.043 in.)
Fig. 7: Checking Spark Plug Electrode Gap
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e. Clean the spark plu
gs.
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If the electrode his traces of wet carbon, clean the electrode with a spark plug cleaner and then dry
it.
Fig. 8: Cleaning Spark Plugs
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Air pressure: 588 kPa (6 kgf/cm
2 , 85 psi)
Duration: 20 seconds or less
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HINT:
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.
2.INSPECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
a. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - REFERENCE TABLE
Fig. 9: Inspecting Camshaft Position Sensor
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If the resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.
3.INSPECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
ConditionSpecified Condition
Cold835 to 1,400 ohms
Hot1,060 to 1,645 ohms