Ignition Coil: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT IGNITION COIL ASSY (WITH IGNITER) AND PERFORM SPARK TEST

a. Check for DTCs.

NOTE: If a DTC is present, perform a troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure for that DTC.

b. Check if sparks occur.
1. Remove the V bank cover.
2. Remove the intake air surge tank.
3. Remove the ignition coils.
4. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
5. Install the spark plugs to each ignition coil and connect the ignition coil connectors.
6. Disconnect the 6 injector connectors.
7. Ground the spark plugs.
8. Check if sparks occur at each spark plug while the engine is being cranked.

NOTE: Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.

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If sparks do not occur, do the test as shown.

9. Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

Torque: 25 N.m (255 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)

10. Install the ignition coil.

Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)

11. Install the intake air surge tank.
12. Install the V-bank cover.