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NS-1 - Ignition System Check

NOTE: Before replacing major components, be sure connector pins or cavities are not damaged, preventing proper voltage and resistance readings.
  1. Disconnect any spark plug wire. Insert an insulated screwdriver or a spark tester into spark plug terminal. If using screwdriver, hold screwdriver shaft about 1/4" from a good ground. Have an assistant crank engine.
    CAUTION: Fault/Trouble Codes may erase and SMEC damage may occur if spark plug wire is held more than 1/4" from ground while cranking.
  2. If there is good spark between screwdriver and ground as long as engine is cranking, go to NS-2  . Treat 1-2 sparks as no spark. If there is no spark, go to step 3). If there is good spark, but engine is hard to start or starts and stalls, go to NS-9  .
  3. Disconnect coil wire from distributor cap. Hold wire 1/4" away from ground. Crank engine. If there is good spark from coil wire, repair secondary ignition system. Check or replace distributor cap, rotor and spark plug wires. Treat 1-2 sparks as no spark.
  4. If there is no spark from coil wire, connect voltmeter between Dark Green/Black wire at positive terminal of coil and ground. Crank engine for at least 7 seconds. If voltmeter reading is within one volt of battery voltage as long as engine is cranking, go to NS-6  . If voltmeter reads zero volts or cranking voltage for about one second, go to NS-12  .
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