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Checking High Tension Section And Injector






Checking high tension section and injector

Checking cylinder for defective function








- Start engine.
- Disconnect injectors one at a time until the cylinder which is not firing is identified.

Continue - Checking the spark plugs

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Checking the ignition system.

Checking the spark plugs




- Ignition off.
- Remove the spark plugs from all cylinders. Keep them in order.
Compare the spark plug from the poor cylinder with the rest of the spark plugs.
Check if this spark plug shows signs of wear and if it is of a lighter color than the others.
Alternative:
1. The spark plug is OK.
2. The spark plug is worn.
3. The spark plug is of a lighter color.





Select alternative according to above.

1 - Checking spark

2 - Replacing a component

3 - Replacing a component

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Replacing a component
- Replace all spark plugs in case one of them is worn.





Continue - Verification

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Replacing a component

Hint: In case one of the spark plugs is of a lighter color than the others this indicates that the cylinder receives too little fuel.





Continue - Verification

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Checking spark




- Install new spark plugs in all cylinders.
- Start the engine.

Is the engine running normally?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - Checking ignition cables

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Checking ignition cables




- Ignition off.
- Remove the ignition cable from the poor cylinder.




- Check that there is no loose connection between the ignition cable and the distributor cap or between the ignition cable and the spark plug.
- Measure resistance of the ignition cable. The resistance shall be 1.5 - 4.5 kohms depending on the length, at +20°C.

Continue - Checking distributor cap

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Checking distributor cap




- Ignition off.
- Remove the distributor cap.
- Check the distributor cap for damage, cracks and flash-over.
- Clean or replace damaged components.





Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verify

Verification

Hint: After repair it is necessary to check that the fault has been corrected.
Perform as described below:








- Ignition off.
- Reconnect connectors, components etc.
- Start engine.

Does engine run evenly?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

VERIFICATION FAILED - Troubleshooting information

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Troubleshooting information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should be diagnosed and remedied. Since this is not the case the fault-tracing process has failed.
Complete the fault-tracing for those fault or try again.

Do you want to terminate fault-tracing at this time?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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