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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview




Preliminary checks
Inspect battery cables and connections to ensure they are clean and tight. Check electrical condition of battery.

Inspect all L.T. connections, ensure they are clean and tight. Check H.T. leads are correctly positioned and not shorting to ground against any engine components. Wiring harness and individual cables should be firmly fastened to prevent chaffing.

Pick-up air gap
Check air gap between pick-up limb and reluctor teeth is 0.20 - 0.35 mm, using a non-ferrous gauge.


NOTE: Air gap is set initially at factory and will only require adjusting if tampered with or when pick-up module is replaced.