2004 ISUZU TF SERIES ignition

IGNITION SYSTEM (6VE1 3.5L) 6D2-1
ENGINE
IGNITION SYSTEM (6VE1 3.5L)
CONTENTS

Service Precaution................................................. 6D2-1
General Description............................................... 6D2-2
Diagnosis................................................................. 6D2-2
Ignition Coil.............................................................. 6D2-3
Removal............................................................... 6D2-3
Inspection and Repair........................................ 6D2-3
Installation............................................................ 6D2-3
Spark Plug............................................................... 6D2-4
Inspection............................................................. 6D2-4
Replacement spark plugs................................... 6D2-4
Crankshaft Position Sensor................................... 6D2-5
Removal................................................................ 6D2-5
Installation............................................................. 6D2-5
Main Data and Specifications................................ 6D2-6


Service Precaution
WARNING: THIS VEHICLE HAS A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS). REFER TO THE SRS
COMPONENT AND WIRING LOCATION VIEW IN
ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU ARE
PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SRS
COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING. WHEN YOU
ARE PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE
SRS COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING, REFE
R
TO THE SRS SERVICE INFORMATION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS SYSTEM
REPAIRS.


CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener in the
proper location. When you replace a fastener, use
ONLY the exact part number for that application.
ISUZU
will call out those fasteners that require a
replacement after removal. ISUZU will also call out
the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread
sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not
use supplemental coatings (Paints, greases, o
r
other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or
fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings
adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint
clamping force, and may damage the fastener.
When you install fasteners, use the correct
tightening sequence and specifications. Following
these instructions can help you avoid damage to
parts and systems.

6D2-2 IGNITION SYSTEM (6VE1 3.5L)
General Description
Ignition is done by the electronic ignition (El) that directly
fires the spark plugs from ignition coils through spark
plug wires without using a distributor. A pair of ignition
coils for the cylinders having different phases by 360

(No.1 and No.4, No.2 and No.5, No.3 and No.6) are
fired simultaneously.
Since the cylinder on exhaust stroke requires less
energy to fire its ignition plug, energy from the ignition
coils can be utilized to fire the mating cylinder on
compression stroke. After additional 360
rotation,
respective cylinder strokes are reversed.
The EI consists of six ignition coils, crankshaft position
sensor, engine control module (ECM) and othe
r
components.
The ignition coils are connected with the ECM.
The ECM turns on/off the primary circuit of ignition coils,
and also it controls the ignition timing.
A notch in the timing disc on the crankshaft activates
the crankshaft position sensor which then sends
information such as firing order and starting timing o
f
each ignition coil to the ECM.
Further, the El employs ignition control (IC) to control
similar to a distributor system.
Diagnosis
Refer to Section Drivability and Emissions for the
diagnosis to electronic ignition system (El system).

IGNITION SYSTEM (6VE1 3.5L) 6D2-3
Ignition Coil
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Ignition coil connector and ignition coil.
 Disconnect three connector from ignition coil.
 Remove harness bracket bolt on cylinder head
cover.
 Remove fixing bolts on ignition coil.



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(1) Ignition Coil Connector
(2) Bolt
(3) Ignition Coil Assembly

Inspection and Repair
Check the ignition coil assembly for insulation. Check
terminals for corrosion or damage, and replace as
necessary.
Measuring resistance of ignition coil assembly.

Terminal No. Limit
1 to 2 Without 0 ohm or infinity
maximum ohm.
1 to 3 Same as above
2 to 3 Same as above
Measure resistance of ignition coil assembly, and
replace the ignition coil assembly if its value exceeds
the standard.





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Installation
1. Install the ignition coil assembly (3).
Connect ignition coil connector (1) and ignition coil
(3), then tighten bolt (2) to the specified torque.
Torque: 4 N




m (0.4 kg




m/3 lb ft)



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2. Connect battery ground cable.

6D2-4 IGNITION SYSTEM (6VE1 3.5L)
Spark Plug
Inspection
Poor spark plug condition adversely affects engine
performance. Carefully inspect each spark plug
following the procedure outlined below.
1. Remove the spark plug.
2. Check the plug for dirt and other foreign material.
If the plug is extremely dirty, the fuel and electrical
systems must be checked.
3. If necessary, clean the spark plugs by placing them
in a spark plug cleaning machine for no more than
20 seconds.
4. Check the electrode and insulator for wear and/o
r
cracking. If there is significant wear or cracking, the
plug must be replaced.
5. Check the gasket for damage. Replace the gasket i
f
necessary.
6. Measure the insulation resistance with a 500-vol
t
megaohm meter. Replace the plug if the resistance
is less than the specified value.
Insulation resistance: 50 M





or more




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7. Check the spark plug gap. Replace the spark plug
the if gap is not as specified.
Standard: 1.0–1.1 mm (0.04–0.043 in)
Limit: 1.3 mm (0.05 in)





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 Do not attempt to adjust the gap of an old spark
plug. Replace the plug and adjust the gap of the
new plug if required.
 Take care not to damage the spark plug tip
during handling.
8. Tighten the spark plugs to the specified torque.
Torque: 18 N




m (1.8 kg




m/13 lb ft)
Replacement spark plugs
 Under normal conditions (no problem with the fuel
and/or electrical systems), use replacement spark
plugs with a low heat value (hot-type plug).
 If insulator and electrode scorching is significant,
use replacement spark plugs with a high heat value
(cold-type plug).

IGNITION SYSTEM (6VE1 3.5L) 6D2-5
Crankshaft Position Sensor
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable
2. Wiring connector from crankshaft position sensor.
3. Remove crankshaft position sensor from cylinde
r
block.




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Installation
1. Install crankshaft position sensor into the cylinder
block.
Before installation, apply small amount of engine
oil to the O–ring.
Torque: 10 N




m (1.0 kg




m/7 lb ft)
2. Reconnect wiring connector to crankshaft position
sensor.

6D2-6 IGNITION SYSTEM (6VE1 3.5L)
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications

Ignition System
Ignition Form Electronic Ignition System (El system) with Crankshaft position sensor
Spark Plug
Type K16PR-P11
RC10PYP4
RK16PR11
Plug gap 1.0 mm (0.04 in) – 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Torque 18 N




m (13lb ft)

IGNITION SYSTEM (6VE1 3.5L) 6D2-7
Torque Specifications
N




m (kg




m/lb ft)





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