Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the ignition coil.
- Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the ignition coil and the negative terminal of the battery.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 0.1 volt between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the ignition coil and the positive terminal of the battery.
- If greater than 0.1 volt, repair the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the ignition coil for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Connect a DMM between the appropriate ignition control circuit and the negative terminal of the battery.
- While cranking the engine, test for more than 3 Hz between the appropriate ignition control circuit and the negative terminal of the battery.
- If less than 3 Hz, test the ignition control circuit for a short to voltage, short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connection test normal, replace the ECM.
- If all circuits/connections test normal, replace the ignition coil.
IMPORTANT:
The test lamp is used to load the circuit and may not illuminate.
IMPORTANT:
Set the DMM to the AC Hertz scale for this test.