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Sidekick 1.6L & X-90

  1. Disconnect distributor harness connector. Connect two 1.5 volt batteries together in series (3 volts). Using DVOM, connect positive lead to terminal No. 4 of distributor, and negative lead to terminal No. 6. See Fig 1 .
  2. Check for continuity between terminals No. 4 and 6 as positive side of batteries is connected to terminal No. 5 of distributor, and negative side is connected to terminal No 4. See Fig 1 . Continuity should be present only when voltage is applied to terminal No. 5. Replace distributor if continuity is not as specified.
Fig 1: Testing Ignitor (Sidekick 1.6L & X-90)
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