Toyota Corolla Quiz
Ignition

On–vehicle inspection

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Notice

: ”cold” and ”hot” in these sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves. ”Cold” is from –10 c (14 f) to 50 c (122 f) and ”hot” is from 50 c (122 f) to 100 c (212 f).

 1. Inspect ignition coil (with igniter) and spark test
  1. confirm dtc.
Notice

: if dtc is indicated, carry out troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the following dtc.
  • check that the spark occurs.
    1. Remove the ignition coils (with igniter).
    2. Using a 16 mm (0.63 In) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
    3. Install the spark plugs to each ignition coils (with igniter), and connect the ignition coil connectors.
    4. Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
    5. Ground the spark plugs.
    6. Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.
    Notice

    :
    • be sure to ground the spark plug, when checking.
    • Replace the ignition coil when it is given an impact.
    • Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.
    Hint

    : if the spark does not occur, do the test as follow.
    1. using a 16 mm (0.63 In.) Plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

      Torque: 25 nvm (255 Kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)

    2. install the ignition coil with igniter.

      Torque: 9.0 Nvm (92 Kgf·cm, 80 in.Vlbf)

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