Ignition Cable: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION

1. Remove No. 3 timing belt cover.





2. Remove cylinder head rear cover.
3. Remove Throttle Body.
4. Disconnect High Tension Cords from Spark Plugs and Ignition Coil





NOTE: Disconnect the High Tension Cords at the rubber boot. Do not pull on the High Tension Cords. Pulling on or bending the cords may damage the conductor inside.

5. Remove Distributor Cap without disconnecting High Tension Cords.





6. Inspect High Tension Cord resistance. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance without disconnecting the Distributor Cap.

Maximum resistance: 25 k ohms per cord

If the resistance is greater than maximum, check the terminals. If necessary. replace the High Tension Cord and / or Distributor Cap.

7. Reinstall Distributor Cap.
8. Reconnect High Tension Cords to Spark Plugs and Ignition Coil.
9. Reinstall throttle body
10. Reinstall cylinder head rear cover.
11. Reinstall No. 3 timing belt cover.