On-Vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

NOTE: "Cold" and "Hot" in these sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves. "Cold" is from -10 °C (14 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F) and "Hot" is from 50 °C (122 °F) to 100 °C (212 °F).

INSPECT IGNITION COIL (WITH IGNITER) AND SPARK TEST
a. Confirm DTC.

NOTE: If DTC is indicated, carry out troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the following DTC.

b. Check that the spark occurs.
1. Remove the ignition coils (with igniter).
2. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
3. Install the spark plugs to each ignition coils (with igniter), and connect the ignition coil connectors.
4. Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
5. Ground the spark plugs.
6. Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.

NOTE:
- Be sure to ground the spark plug, when checking.
- Replace the ignition coil when it is given an impact.
- Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.

HINT: If the spark does not occur, do the test as follow.

c. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

Torque: 25 N.m (255 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)

d. Install the ignition coil with igniter.

Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)