TEST
ACTION
APPLICABILITY
2
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the ignition wire.
Measure the resistance of the ignition wire.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?
All
Yes
→ Go To 3
No
→ Replace the Ignition Wire.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 2 - NGC.
3
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector.
Remove the ignition coil.
NOTE: Before continuing inspect the Ignition Coil for damage or carbon
tracking coil or the spark plug insulator boot. If a problem is found, replace
the ignition coil.
Install a spark tester to the Ignition Coil.
Reconnect the Ignition Coil harness connector to the Ignition Coil.
While cranking the engine observe the spark coming from the spark tester.
NOTE: The Ignition Coil should generate a crisp blue spark that is able to
jumper the gap of the spark tester.
Does the Ignition Coil generate a good spark.
All
Yes
→ Replace the Spark Plug.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 2 - NGC.
No
→ Replace the Ignition Coil.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 2 - NGC.
4
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Spark Plug.
Inspect the Spark Plug for the following conditions.
- Cracks
- Carbon Tracking
- Foreign Material
- Gap size out of specifications
- Loose or broke electrode
NOTE: Lightly tap the bottom of the spark plug on a solid surface. The
electrode in the spark plug should not move.
Were any of the above condition present?
All
Yes
→ Replace the Spark Plug.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 2 - NGC.
No
→ Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION symptom in the
Driveability category.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 2 - NGC.
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DRIVEABILITY - NGC
P2302-IGNITION COIL #1 SECONDARY CIRCUIT-INSUFFICIENT ION-
IZATION —
Continued