2007 ISUZU KB P190 ignition

Engine Management – V6 – Service Operations Page 6C1-3–40

Reinstall
Reinstallation of the ignition coil is the reverse of the removal procedure, noting the following:
1 Lubricate the ignition coil sealing rubber (1) with clean engine oil, and the inside of the ignition coil boot (2)
with talcum powder.
Figure 6C1-3 – 53
2 Reinstall the ignition coil by pushing down on the ignition coil to engage the sealing rubber in the camshaft cover.

Ensure the ignition coil is fully seated before
tightening the attaching bolt to the specified
torque.
3 Reinstall the ignition coil bolt and tighten to the correct torque specification. Ignition coil attaching bolt
torque specification ...................................7.0 – 11.0 Nm
4 Road test the vehicle and check for correct operation.
2.16 Intake Air Duct Assembly
Remove
1 Turn the ignition switch off.
2 Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose (1) from the air intake duct (2).
3 Loosen the two air intake duct retaining clamps (3),
4 Pull the air intake duct away from the throttle body.
5 Pull the air intake duct away from the mass air flow sensor.
Figure 6C1-3 – 54


Reinstall
Reinstallation of the air intake duct is the reverse of the removal procedure, noting the following:

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4 Observe the resistance values as the temperature
increases and compare the temperature / resistance
change to the specifications.
5 If the resistance is not within specifications, replace the MAF sensor.
Intake Air Temperature Vs Resistance
Temperature °C Resistance – Ohms (
Ω)
-40 35140 – 43760
-20 12660 – 15120
-10 7943 – 9307
0 5119 – 5892
20 2290 – 2551
25 1900 – 2100
40 1096 – 1238
60 565 – 654
80 312 – 370
100 184 – 222
120 114 – 141
140 74 – 93
2.18 Knock Sensor, Bank 2 (LHS)
Remove
1 Turn the ignition switch off.
2 Disconnect Bank 2 pre-catalytic converter HO2S wiring harness connector, refer to 2.14 Heated Oxygen Sensor.
3 Raise the front of the vehicle and support on safety stands. Refer to 0A General Information for location of the jacking points.
4 Remove the starter motor heat shield, refer to 6D1-2 Starting System – V6.
5 Disconnect the wiring harness connector (1) from the knock sensor (2).
Figure 6C1-3 – 56

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6 Remove the bolt (1) attaching the knock sensor (2) to
the engine block and remove the knock sensor.
Figure 6C1-3 – 57
Reinstall
Reinstallation of the knock sensor is the reverse of the removal procedure, noting the following:
1 Ensure the knock sensor mounting surface is flat and free of any dirt, oxidisation, etc.

Ensure the knock sensor is fully seated and
correctly aligned before tightening the
attaching bolt.
Do not over-tighten the attaching bolt as
incorrect operation of the knock sensor may
result.
2 Reinstall the knock sensor and bolt (1). Align the knock sensor so that it is parallel to the engine oil pan
mounting surface (2), ± 3° (3).
3 Tighten the knock sensor bolt to the correct torque specification.
Knock sensor attaching bolt
torque specification .................................21.0 – 25.0 Nm
4 Road test the vehicle and check for correct operation, taking particular note that no exhaust leaks are
evident.
Figure 6C1-3 – 58
2.19 Knock Sensor, Bank 1 (RHS)
Remove

1 Turn the ignition switch off.
2 Raise the front of the vehicle and support on safety stands, refer to 0A General Information for location of the jacking points.

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Ensure the knock sensor is fully seated
before tightening the attaching bolt.
Do not over-tighten the attaching bolt as
incorrect operation of the knock sensor may
result.
2 Reinstall the knock sensor and bolt (1). Align the knock sensor so that it is parallel to the engine oil pan
mounting surface (2), ± 3° (3).
3 Tighten the knock sensor bolt to the correct torque specification.
Knock sensor attaching bolt
torque specification .................................21.0 – 25.0 Nm
4 Road test the vehicle and check for correct operation.
Figure 6C1-3 – 61
2.20 Mass Air Flow Sensor
The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is part of the mass air flow (MAF) Sensor. For the IAT sensor test procedure
refer to 2.17 Intake Air Temperature Sensor.
Handling Precautions

Under no circumstances should the MAF
sensor retaining screws (1) be loosened or
removed as the MAF will become
unserviceable and will require replacement.

Figure 6C1-3 – 62
Remove
1 Turn the ignition switch off.

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2.21 Schrader Valve – Fuel Pressure Gauge
Connection Point

If the Schrader valve is to be removed but not
replaced immediately, it is advisable to
disconnect the battery to avoid possible fuel
discharge if an accidental attempt is made to
start the engine.
Disconnection of the battery affects vehicle
electronic systems. Refer to 6D1-3 Battery –
V6 before disconnecting the battery.
Remove
1 Depressurise the fuel system, refer to 6C Fuel System - V6.
2 Turn the ignition off.

A small amount of fuel may be released when
servicing the fuel pressure test point. To
reduce the chance of personal injury, cover
the fuel pressure test point with a shop towel
to absorb any fuel spillage when the Schrader
valve sealing cap and Schrader valve are
removed. After the procedure, place the towel
in an approved container for disposal.
3 Remove the Schrader valve sealing cap (1).
4 Remove the Schrader valve (2) using a standard valve core removal tool.
Figure 6C1-3 – 65
Reinstall
Reinstallation of the Schrader valve is the reverse of the removal procedure, noting the following:
1 Inspect the fuel rail and quick connect fitting for leaks, refer to 6C Fuel System - V6.
2 Road test the vehicle and check for correct operation.

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2.22 Spark Plugs
Service Precautions
1 Allow the engine to cool (to at least 50°C) before attempting to remove spark plugs. Attempting to remove spark
plugs from a hot engine may cause the plug / cylinder head threads to bind, resulting in tearing of the alloy cylinder
head threads.
2 Clean the spark plug recess area before removing any spark plug. Failure to do so could result in engine damage because of dirt or other foreign material entering the cylinder head or by the contamination of the cylinder head
threads. The contaminated threads may then prevent the correct seating of the new or replaced plug. If required,
use a thread chaser to clean the threads of any contamination where this is suspected.
3 Under no circumstances should the spark plug/s gap be adjusted. If the gap is not within specifications,
replace the spark plug.
Figure 6C1-3 – 66
Remove
1 Turn the ignition switch off.
2 Remove the ignition coil/s, refer to 2.15 Ignition Coil.
3 Using a suitable spark plug socket, loosen the spark plug slightly and then re-tighten to break away any carbon deposits on the threads.

Wear eye protection to avoid injury.
4 Loosen the spark plug once again one or two turns, then use compressed air to remove any foreign material that may otherwise enter the combustion chamber.
5 Remove the spark plug (1).
6 Repeat as required for the remaining spark plugs.
NOTE
Place each spark plug in the same order as that
of removal. This will enable any abnormal spark
plug condition to be identified with the cylinder.
NOTE
If the spark plugs are removed for an indefinite
period before installation, plug the spark plug
openings to prevent foreign particle ingress.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 5 for the remaining spark plugs as required.
Figure 6C1-3 – 67
Inspect
The spark plugs must not be re-gapped. If the gap of a spark plug is outside the specified range, replace the spark plug.
In addition, replace spark plugs that shows excessive dirt deposit or broken insulators.

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1 Replace any plug that has cracked and / or broken insulation or loose electrodes.
2 Inspect the spark plugs for defects. Refer to Analysis of Spark Plug Condition in this Section for identification of the condition of spark plugs.
3 Ensure the threads are clean and in good order.
4 Use a round wire feeler gauge to check the spark plug gap. If the gap is not within specifications, replace the
spark plug.
Spark plug gap ........................................... 1.1 – 1.2 mm
Figure 6C1-3 – 68
Spark Plug Inspection
Poor Spark Plug Performance
A spark plug can perform poorly due to wear, dirt, carbon fouling, excessive electrode wear, a broken insulator or
excessive gap.
Worn or Dirty Plugs
W orn or dirty plugs can give satisfactory operation while the vehicle is idling, but break down under load.
This can cause:
• poor fuel economy,
• power loss,
• acceleration loss,
• difficult starting, or
• poor engine performance.
Carbon Fouling
Carbon fouling is indicated by black carbon deposits. The black deposits are usually the result of slow-speed driving and
short runs. In these circumstances, the optimum engine operating temperature is seldom reached.
Fouling can also be caused by:
• worn piston rings,
• faulty ignition,
• rich fuel mixture, or
• spark plugs that are rated too cold.
Excessive Electrode Wear
This often indicates:
• the engine is operating at high speeds,
• the engine is operating at levels that are consistently greater than normal,
• a plug that is rated too hot,
• excessively lean fuel mixture, or

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Analysis of Spark Plug Condition

Figure 6C1-3 – 69
Legend
1 Normal
2 Carbon Fouled
3 Oil Fouled
4 Deposit Fouling A 5 Deposit Fouling B
6 Deposit Fouling C
7 Detonation
8 Pre-ignition 9 Heat Shock Failure
10 Insufficient Installation Torque

Normal Operation (1)
Brown or greyish-tan deposits and slight electrode wear indicate correct spark plug heat range and mixed periods of high
and low speed driving.
Carbon Fouled (2)
Dry, fluffy black carbon deposits possibly due to poor ignition output, a weak coil, excessive idling or slow speeds under
light load. If spark plug temperatures remain too low for normal combustion, the deposits are not burned off.

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