Electronic Ignition System Diagnosis
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Electronic Ignition System Diagnosis
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Circuit/System Description
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The ignition system uses individual ignition coil/module assemblies for each cylinder. The engine control module (ECM) controls the individual coils by transmitting timing pulses on the ignition control circuit of each ignition coil/module to enable a spark event.
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Depending on location in the spliced ignition voltage circuit, a slight resistance can cause a misfire or a crank/no start concern. A voltage drop test will pinpoint this condition.
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A slight to moderate resistance on any ignition control circuit can cause a misfire before DTC P0351-P0354 sets.
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Extended engine cranking time, may foul the spark plugs with excessive fuel.
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Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References
for scan tool information
Special Tools
J 26792
HEI Spark Tester
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Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the affected T8 ignition coil/modules.
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Ignition OFF, all vehicle systems OFF. This may take up to 2 minutes. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal A/1 and ground.
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If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
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Test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal B/2 and ground.
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If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
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Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal D/4 and ground.
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If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
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Exchange the affected T8 ignition coil/module with the T8 ignition coil/module of a good cylinder.
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Start the engine, and observe the scan tool Misfire Current Cylinder parameters.
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If the misfire transfers with the suspect T8 ignition coil/module, replace as needed.
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If the circuits test normal, test or replace the spark plug/s.
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Use the
J 26792
Spark Tester to verify the output of each ignition coil/module.
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.