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Ignition

Ignition system (2AZ−FE)(From July, 2003)

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Introduction — 61Audio & visual system — 16Automatic transmission / trans — 19Transmission revolution (ATM) — 1Shift lock system (ATM) — 1Brake — 20Clutch — 10Communication system — 4Cooling — 15Cruise control — 3Drive shaft / propeller shaft — 9Emission control — 8Engine control system — 12Engine hood/door — 7Exhaust — 3Exterior/interior trim — 14Front suspension — 9Fuel — 12Heater & air conditioner — 16Ignition — 8Instrument panel/meter — 7Intake — 7Lighting — 11Lubrication — 16Manual transmission/transaxle — 13Parking brake — 10Power steering — 7Rear suspension — 10Seat — 12Service specifications — 26Sliding roof/convertible — 4Starting & charging — 11Starting system (2AZ−FE)(From July, 2003) — 1Starting system (1MZ−FE/3MZ−FE) — 1Steering column — 6Theft deterrent & door lock — 9Tire & wheel — 4Windshield/windowglass/mirror — 5Back window glass — 1Power window control system — 1Power mirror control system — 1Inner rear view mirror assy — 1Windshield glass — 1Wiring — 1
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ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION NOTICE: In this section, the terms “cold” and “hot” refer to the temperature of the coils. ”Cold” means approximately −10 C (14 F) to 50 C (122 F). ”Hot” means approximately 50 C (122 F) to 100 C (212 F). 1. INSPECT IGNITION COIL ASSY (WITH IGNITER) AND PERFORM SPARK TEST

a. Check for DTCs.

NOTICE: If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure for that DTC.

b. Check if sparks occur.

  1. Remove the engine cover No. 1.
  2. Remove the ignition coils.
  3. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
  4. Install the spark plugs to each ignition coil and connect the ignition coil connectors.
  5. Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
  6. Ground the spark plugs.
  7. Check if sparks occur at each spark plug while the engine is being cranked.
NOTICE: Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.

If the sparks do not occur, perform the following test:

  1. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, install the spark plugs. Torque: 19 N·m
  2. Install the ignition coils. Torque: 9 N·m
  3. Install the engine cover No. 1. Torque: 7 N·m

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