Ignition Control Module: Testing and Inspection

NOTE: The circuit tester used in the following test procedures should be an analog type.

1. Disconnect the electrical connector to the Power Transistor.

Power Transistor No. 1 Test:

2. Connect the negative lead of a 1.5 volt battery to terminal # 7 of the power transistor.

3. Connect the positive lead of an ohmmeter to terminal # 7, and the negative lead of the ohmmeter to terminal # 3.
Continuity should NOT exist.

4. Check for continuity when the positive lead of the battery is connected to terminal # 6 of the power transistor.
Continuity should exist, while the battery is connected.

Power Transistor No. 2 Test:

5. Connect the negative lead of a 1.5 volt battery to terminal # 7 of the power transistor.

6. Connect the positive lead of an ohmmeter to terminal # 7, and the negative lead of the ohmmeter to terminal # 2.
Continuity should NOT exist.

7. Check for continuity when the positive lead of the battery is connected to terminal # 5 of the power transistor.
Continuity should exist, while the battery is connected.

Power Transistor No. 3 Test:

8. Connect the negative lead of a 1.5 volt battery to terminal # 7 of the power transistor.

9. Connect the positive lead of an ohmmeter to terminal # 7, and the negative lead of the ohmmeter to terminal # 1.
Continuity should NOT exist.

10. Check for continuity when the positive lead of the battery is connected to terminal # 4 of the power transistor.
Continuity should exist, while the battery is connected.

Replace the power transistor if there is a deviation in the test results.