On-Vehicle Inspection

NOTE: Cold and Hot mean the temperature of the coils themselves. Cold is from -10°C (14°F) to 50°C (122°F) and Hot is from 50°C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F).

INSPECT IGNITION COIL (WITH IGNITER) AND SPARK TEST
1. Check the DTCs.
  NOTE: If a DTC is indicated, perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure for that DTC.
2. Check that sparks occur.
  1. Remove the ignition coils (with igniter).
  2. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
  3. Install each spark plugs onto each ignition coils (with igniter), and connect the ignition coil connectors.
  4. Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
  5. Ground the spark plugs.
  6. Check that sparks occur at each spark plug while the engine is being cranked.
  NOTE:
  - Be sure to ground the spark plug when checking.
  - Replace the ignition coil if a physical impact is felt while holding the spark plug.
  - Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.
  HINT:
  
  If sparks do not occur, perform the following procedure.
3. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, install the spark plugs.
  Torque: 25 N.m (255 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)
4. Install the ignition coil with igniter.
  Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf.cm, 80 in.lbf)