Spark Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove coil wire from distributor cap. Hold end of cable about 1/4" from ground. Crank engine. Spark should be present and constant. If spark is not present and constant, check coil and coil wire resistance. Perform IGNITION PRIMARY test under IGNITION CHECKS.
- If coil wire spark is present, ensure spark reaches spark plugs. Check condition of rotor, cap, spark plug wires and spark plugs. Repair or replace if necessary. Spark Plug & Coil Wire Resistance Resistance should be 250-1000 ohms per inch.