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Rotor Balance Test

WARNING:
  • High-voltage in ignition system can cause strong electrical shock which can result in serious injury. Avoid direct contact to the vehicle body during the rotor balance test.
  • High-voltage spark will negatively effect the engine control. To prevent this, ground the high-tension leads and keep away from sensors and wiring harnesses.
CAUTION:
  • Rotor balance test can overheat and damage the three-way catalytic converter.
NOTE:
  • The purpose of the rotor balance test is to find weak or non-contributing rotors. In this test, the high-tension leads are disconnected one by one to shut off the ignition on each rotor with the engine running. By carrying out the rotor balance test, a total determination of the compression pressure, air/fuel mixture, and ignition is possible.
  1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
  2. Access the RPM PID.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Remove high-tension lead from each rotor and monitor the RPM PID value.
  5. If the RPM PID does not drop, inspect the following:
    • Fuel injector (FP1) (RP1)
    • Spark plugs
    • High-tension leads
    • Ignition coil
    • Compression pressure