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Ignition Control Module

Check ignition coil, ECM/PCM and high-tension lead connections. Check secondary coil winding and high-tension lead resistance. Measure voltage between ground and appropriate ECM/PCM terminals. See ECM/PCM TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION  table. If all measurements are within specification, and misfire still occurs, replace distributor or ignition coil.

ECM/PCM TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION

ECM/PCM Wire Color (1) Closed Throttle Volts WOT Volts
Violet/Green (4F) 0 Or 5 2
Yellow/Black (4N) Less Than 1 .3
(1) ECM/PCM terminal number in parentheses. See PIN VOLTAGE/PID VALUE CHARTS - 1.8L article for terminal identification.