Ignition System Check: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 2. |
| 2 | Check for the presence of spark from all of the spark plugs while cranking the engine. Is spark present from all of the spark plugs? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 3. |
| 3 |
Is spark present from all of the spark plugs? |
30,000 Ω | System OK | Go to Step 4. |
| 4 |
Does the voltage fluctuate within the values specified? |
0.2 - 2.0 V | Go to Step 5. | Go to Step 6. |
| 5 | While cranking the engine, measure the voltage at the EI system ignition coil connector terminal B. Does the voltage fluctuate within the values specified? |
0.2 - 2.0 V | Go to Step 9. | Go to Step 7. |
| 6 | Check for an open in the wire from the EI system ignition coil connector terminal B to the Engine Control Module (ECM) connector terminals. Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 8. | Go to Step 10. |
| 7 | Check for an open in the wire from the EI system ignition coil connector terminal C to the ground G104. Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 8. | Go to Step 10. |
| 8 |
Is spark present from all of the spark plugs? |
- | System OK | - |
| 9 |
Is spark present from all of the spark plugs? |
- | System OK | - |
| 10 |
Is spark present from all of the spark plugs? |
- | System OK | - |
| 11 |
Is the resistance within the value specified? |
460 - 620 Ω | Go to Step 12. | Go to Step 27. |
| 12 | Measure the resistance between the CKP sensor terminals 1 and 3. Is the resistance infinite (open circuit)? |
- | Go to Step 13. | Go to Step 27. |
| 13 |
Is the voltage within the value specified? |
0.95 - 1.10 V | Go to Step 19. | Go to Step 14. |
| 14 | Measure the voltage between the CKP sensor connector terminal 2 and ground. Is the voltage within the value specified? |
0.95 - 1.10 V | Go to Step 16. | Go to Step 15. |
| 15 | Check the wire between the CKP sensor connector terminal 2 and the ECM connector terminal K56 for an open or short. Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 17. | Go to Step 10. |
| 16 | Check the wire between the CKP sensor connector terminal 3 and ground for an open or short. Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 18. | Go to Step 10. |
| 17 | Repair the wire between the CKP sensor connector terminal 2 and the ECM connector terminal K56. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 18 | Repair the wire between the CKP sensor connector terminal 3 and ground. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 19 |
Is the voltage within the value specified? |
0.95 - 1.10 V | Go to Step 23. | Go to Step 20. |
| 20 | Measure the voltage between the CKP sensor connector terminal 1 and ground. Is the voltage within the value specified? |
0.95 - 1.10 V | Go to Step 16. | Go to Step 21. |
| 21 | Check the wire between the CKP sensor connector terminal 1 and the ECM connector terminal K55 for an open or short. Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 22. | Go to Step 10. |
| 22 | Repair the wire between the CKP sensor connector terminal 1 and the ECM connector terminal K55. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 23 |
Is the test light ON? |
- | Go to Step 4. | Go to Step 25. |
| 24 | Connect a test light between the EI system ignition coil connector terminal C and battery positive. Is the test light ON? |
- | Go to Step 4. | Go to Step 26. |
| 25 | Check for an open in the wiring between the EI system ignition coil connector, terminal A and the ignition switch. Is the problem found? |
- | Go to Step 28. | Go to Step 30. |
| 26 | Repair the wire between the EI system ignition coil connector terminal C and ground. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 27 | Replace the crankshaft position sensor. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 28 | Repair the open in the wiring between the EI system ignition coil connector terminal A and the ignition switch. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |
| 29 | Replace the I/P fuse F3. Is the repair complete? |
- | System OK | - |