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15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K134) Coil
Control circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
NOTE: The primary resistance of the 8.3L Ignition coil is 0.53 to
0.65 of an ohm at 77°F (25°C).
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 16
16.COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Check the (K134) Coil Control circuit for an open or short to ground.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the Coil Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17
Page 1166 of 5267
15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K133) Coil
Control circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
NOTE: The primary resistance of the 8.3L Ignition coil is 0.53 to
0.65 of an ohm at 77°F (25°C).
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 16
16.COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Check the (K133) Coil Control circuit for an open or short to ground.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the Coil Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17
Page 1175 of 5267
15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K17) Coil
Control circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
NOTE: The primary resistance of the 8.3L Ignition coil is 0.53 to
0.65 of an ohm at 77°F (25°C).
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 16
16.COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Check the (K17) Coil Control circuit for an open, short to ground, and
short to voltage.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the Coil Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17
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15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K19) Ignition
Coil Control circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
NOTE: The primary resistance of the 8.3L Ignition coil is 0.53 to
0.65 of an ohm at 77°F (25°C).
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 16
16.COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Check the (K19) Coil Control circuit for an open or short to ground.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the Coil Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17
Page 1193 of 5267
15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K133) Coil
Control circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
NOTE: The primary resistance of the 8.3L Ignition coil is 0.53 to
0.65 of an ohm at 77°F (25°C).
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 16
16.COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Check the (K133) Coil Control circuit for an open or short to ground.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the Coil Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17
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15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K18) Coil
Control circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
NOTE: The primary resistance of the 8.3L Ignition coil is 0.53 to
0.65 of an ohm at 77°F (25°C).
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 16
16.COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Check the (K18) Coil Control circuit for an open or short to ground.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the Coil Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17
Page 1211 of 5267
15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K18) Coil
Control circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
NOTE: The primary resistance of the 8.3L Ignition coil is 0.53 to
0.65 of an ohm at 77°F (25°C).
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 16
16.COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Check the Coil Control circuit for an open or short to ground.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the Coil Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17
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15.IGNITION COIL
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the Fuel Pump Relay.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (K17) Coil
Control circuit.
Crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the test light.
NOTE: The primary resistance of the 8.3L Ignition coil is 0.53 to
0.65 of an ohm at 77°F (25°C).
Does the test light brightly blink/flicker?
Ye s>>
Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 16
16.COIL CONTROL CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
Check the (K17) Coil Control circuit for an open or short to ground.
Was a problem found with the Coil Control circuit?
Ye s>>
Repair the Coil Control circuit.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
No>>
Go To 17