Ignition System: Technical Service Bulletins

• Customer Interest
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
• By Symptom
  • Customer Interest
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Driveability
    • Engine - Rough Idle During Warm Up
  • False instrument warning light/gauges
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Engine Control Systems - Diagnosis Revision
    • Overview
    • Diagnosis Routines, Improper Shift
    • Bypass Air Control System
    • Fuel System Delivery/Diagnosis and Testing
      • System Inspection
      • Test Step F1
      • Test Step FA2, FA3
      • Test Step FA10, FA12
      • Test Step FA13, FA14
      • Test Step FB1 Thru FB5
    • Ignition System and Timing Procedures
    • EEC Quick Test - All Engines
      • Test Step Step QT1 Chart
      • Test Step QT2 Thru QT4
      • Test Step QT5 Thru QT8
      • Test Step QT9 Thru QT12
      • Appendix - Self Test Description
    • EEC Pinpoint Test - All Engines
      • Index
      • Pinpoint Test Instructions
      • Barometric Pressure Switch
        • Schematic
        • Volt and Vacuum Graph
        • Test Steps BP1 Thru BP4
      • Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch 2.2L All
        • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
        • Test Step CCPS1, 2
      • Cylinder Identification 1.6L, 1.8L
        • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
        • Application, Circuit, ECA, Bob and Wire Color
        • Test Step CID1 Thru CID3
      • Cylinder Identification 2.2L Turbo
        • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
        • Test Step CID1, 2
      • Crankshaft Position 1.3L, 1.8L and 2.2L Turbo
        • Note, Test Pins Schematic
        • Test Step CPS1 Thru CPS3
      • Daytime Running Lamps 1.3L, 1.8L and 2.0L Turbo (Canada Only)
        • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
        • Test Step DRL1
      • Engine Coolant Temperature - All Engines
        • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
        • Data Sheet and Test Step ECT1, 2, 3
      • Electrical Load Control Unit 1.6L and Turbo
      • EGR Valve Position 2.2L Turbo and Non-Turbo Calif.
      • Ignition Diagnostic Monitor - All Engines
        • Note
        • Connector Pin Identification and Schematic
        • Data Sheet: Voltage Graph
        • Test Step IDM1 Thru IDM12
      • MIL and Overboost Indicator Warning - All Engines
        • Note, Function Test
        • Test Step MIL1 Thru MIL3
      • Knock Control 1.6L Turbo
        • Pinpoint Test Schematic
        • Test Step KC1 Thru KC5
      • Knock Control 2.2L Turbo
        • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
        • Test Step KC1 Thru KC4
      • Power and Ground Connections - All Engines
      • Relay Output Check - All Engines
        • Note, Functional Test
        • Test Step ROC1 Thru ROC3
      • Solenoid Controlled By Ground - All Engines
        • Note, Pinpoint Schematic, Connector Pin I.D.
        • Data Sheet and Test Step SCG1 Thru SCG5
      • Switch Monitor Lamp - All Vehicles
      • Switch to Ground - All Engines
        • Switch Type/Pin Identification & Switch Function
        • Type C Switch Schematic
        • Test Step STG1 Thru STG4
      • Self Test Input - All Engines
        • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
        • Test Step STI1
      • Self Test Output - All Engines
        • Notes, Pinpoint Test Schematic
        • Test Step STO1, 2
      • Switch to Power - All Engines
        • Switch Type/Pin Identification & Switch Function
        • Test Steps STP1 Thru STP4
      • Throttle Position 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.2L All
        • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic, Connector I.D.
        • Throttle Angle Voltage and Steps TP1 Thru TP3
      • Vane Air Flow - All Engines
        • Notes, Pinpoint Test Schematic, Connector Pin I.D.
        • Data Sheet and Test Step VAF1 Thru VAF7
      • Vane Air Temperature - All Engines
      • Vehicle Power - All Engines
        • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic, Connector Pin I.D.
        • Test Step VPWR1 Thru 6
      • Reference Voltage - All Engines
        • Note, Schematic 1.3L EFI
        • Schematic 1.6L All
        • Schematic 1.8L EFI MTX/4EAT
        • Schematic 2.2L All, Connector Pin I.D. All
        • Test Step VREF1 Thru 6
    • EEC-IV Monitor Intermittent Fault Diagnostics
      • Power and Ground Test - Step PG1 Thru PG5, All Engines
      • Description and Installation of EEC-IV Monitor
      • Diagnostic Reference Values
        • Notes
        • 1.3L Engine
        • 1.6L Non-Turbo and Turbo
        • 1.8L and 2.2L MTX Engines
        • 2.2L 4EAT and 2.2L Turbo
      • EVP, ECT, VAF, VAT Sensor Graph
    • 4EAT Transaxle
      • Quick Test
        • Test Step QT5 Thru 10
        • Test Step QT2 Thru 4 Equipment Hook-Up
        • Self-Test Description and Erasing Memory Codes
      • Test Equipment
      • Pinpoint Test
        • Input/Output Sensors
        • Pinpoint Test Instructions
        • Downshift Signal 2.2L Turbo 4EAT, 1.8L 4EAT
          • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
          • Test Step DSS1 Thru 4
        • Manual Shift Lamp 3.0L, 2.2L and 1.6L
          • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
          • Test Step MSL1 Thru 6
        • Power and Ground Connections All 4EAT
          • Note, GND and Power Connection
          • Test Step PGC1, 2
        • Solenoid Controlled By Power - All 4EAT
          • Note, and Test Pin Schematic
          • Test Step SCP1 Thru 4
        • Self Test Input All 4EAT Except 1.8L and 1.9L
          • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
          • Test Step STI1
        • Self Test Output - All 4EAT
          • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
          • Test Step STO1, 2
        • Switch to Ground - All 4EAT
          • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
          • Test Step STG1 Thru 4
        • Switch to Power - All 4EAT
          • Note, Switch I.D. and Function Chart
          • Test Step STP1 Thru 4
        • Throttle Position - All 4EAT
          • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
          • Data Sheet Voltage and Resistance
          • Test Step TP1 Thru 3
        • Torque Converter Speed Pulse Generator - All 4EAT
          • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
          • Test Step TCS1, 2
        • Transaxle Oil Temperature 1.8L, 1.9L 4EAT
          • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
          • Data Sheet Voltage and Resistance
          • Test Step TOT1 Thru 4
        • Transaxle Oil Temperature Switch 2.2L, 3.0L, 1.6L - 4EAT
          • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
          • Test Step TOT1 Thru 4
        • Vehicle Power - All 4EAT
          • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
          • Test Step VPWR1 Thru 6
        • Vehicle Speed - All 4EAT
          • Note, Pinpoint Test Schematic
          • Test Step VSS1 Thru 4
        • Reference Voltage - All 4EAT
          • Note, Schematic 1.6L All
          • Schematic 1.8L EFI 4EAT and 2.2L All Block Diagram
          • Test Step VREF1 Thru 2
  • IDM and Spark Timing Diagnosis - Manual Revision
  • Engine - Rough Idle During Warm Up
  • Ignition System - Diagnostic Procedures Revision
    • Overview
    • Ignition System Applications
    • Initial Timing Set Procedure
    • TFI-IV Ignition System
      • Description and Schematic
      • Preliminary Checkout, Equipment and Notes
      • System Description
      • Sensor Description
      • Acronyms, Module, and Pin-Out
      • Waveforms
      • Block Diagram
      • Wiring Schematic With Diagnostic Harness Installed
      • Diagnostic Cable
      • Testing
        • Pinpoint Test Symptom Index
        • Pinpoint Test A1 Thru A13
        • Pinpoint Test A14 Thru A19
        • Pinpoint Test A20 Thru A25
        • Pinpoint Test AA1 Thru AA9
        • Pinpoint Test AA10 Thru AA14
        • Pinpoint Test AA15 Thru AA19
        • Pinpoint Test AA20 Thru AA25
        • Pinpoint Test AA26 Thru AA31
        • Pinpoint Test B1 Thru B8
        • Pinpoint Test C1 Thru C8
        • Checkout and Notes For Intermittent Diagnosis
        • Intermittent Diagnosis D1 Thru D10
    • Secondary Ignition System Diagnosis
      • Visual Inspection and Equipment
      • Test 1 Ignition Coil Secondary Voltage
      • Test 2 Secondary Display
      • Test 3 Spark Plug Wire Resistance
    • Duraspark II Non-EEC Spark Timing Advance Test
      • Visual Checkout and Equipment
      • Test Step 1 Thru 10
      • Test Step 11 Thru 19
      • Spark Advance Timing Check At 2500 RPM
    • Symptom Index For Part I and II
    • Part 1 Secondary System
      • Visual Inspection and Equipment
      • Test 1 Ignition Coil Secondary Voltage
      • Test 2 Secondary Display
      • Test 3 Spark Plug Wire Resistance
    • Part 2 Ignition System Test
      • Visual Inspection, Equipment and Notes
      • Test 1 Start Circuit
      • Test 2 Run Circuit
      • Test 3 Module Voltage
      • Test 4 Ballast Resistor
      • Test 5 Supply Voltage Circuits
      • Test 6 Ign. Coil Supply Voltage
      • Test 7 Distributor Stator and Wiring Harness
      • Test 8 Ign. Module to Distributor Stator
      • Test 9 Ign. Coil Secondary Resistance
      • Test 10 Module to Coil Wire
      • Test 11 Distributor Stator Assembly
      • Test 12 Ign. Coil Primary Resistance
      • Test 13 Primary Circuit Continuity
      • Test 14 Ground Circuit Continuity
      • Test 15 Distributor GRD. Circuit Continuity
    • Intermittent Diagnosis
      • Preliminary Checkout and Notes
      • Step 1 Thru 10
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit