Connect securely.
BAD
Replace the cord(s).
BAD
Check wiring between ignition switch
to ignition coil and igniter.
BAD
Replace the ignition coil.
BAD
IGNITION SYSTEM — On-Vehicle Inspection
IG-5
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
SPARK TEST
CHECK THAT SPARK OCCURS
(a)
Disconnect high-tension cord from distributor.
(b)
Hold the end approx. 12.5 mm (0.50 in.) from body
of vehicle.
(c)
See if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.
HINT: To prevent gasoline from being injected from
injectors during this test, crank the engine for no more
than 1 -2 seconds at a time.
If the spark does not occur, perform the test as follows:
SPARK TEST
BAD
CHECK CONNECTION OF IGNITION
COIL, IGNITER AND DISTRIBUTOR
CONNECTORS
OK
CHECK RESISTANCE OF HIGH-TENSION
CORDS (See page IG-6)
OK
CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO IGNITION
COIL AND IGNITER
1. Ignition switch turn to ON.
2. Check that there is battery voltage at
ignition coil positive (+) terminal.
OK
CHECK RESISTANCE OF IGNITION COIL
(See page IG-7)
OK
CHECK RESISTANCE OF SIGNAL GENE-
RATOR (PICKUP COIL) (See page IG-7)
OK
CHECK AIR GAP OF DISTRIBUTOR
(See page IG-7)
OK
TRY ANOTHER IGNITER
Replace the distributor housing
BAD
assembly.
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Replace the distributor housing
BAD
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assembly.
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