Secondary Ignition Check
NOTE:
The secondary ignition check tests for faulty spark plugs, plug wires or ICM/coils. This chart requires J 26792 spark tester (ST-125).
NOTE:
The following step numbers refer to circled numbers on diagnostic chart. See Fig 1
-Fig 3
. For circuit identification, see Fig 4
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- After performing the power balance test, if one cylinder or non-companion cylinders had no RPM change use Fig 1 . If 2 companion cylinders had no RPM change, use Fig 2 . Otherwise use Fig 3 .
- The J 26792 spark tester (ST-125) presents a more difficult load on the secondary ignition than a normal spark plug. If a miss, stumble or hesitation is being caused by a spark plug not firing, the spark tester should also not fire.
- The companion spark plug shares the same ignition coil with the spark plug being tested (1-4, 2-5, 6-7, 3-8).
- A suspected ignition system miss may actually be a fuel system problem. Perform FUEL PRESSURE CHECK , if it has not yet been performed.
- If the no spark condition follows the suspected coil, that coil is faulty. Otherwise, the ignition module is the cause of no spark. This test cold also be performed by substituting a known good coil for the one causing the no spark condition.
- If the no spark condition follows the suspected coil, that coil is faulty. This test could also be performed by substituting a known good coil for the one causing the no spark condition.