On-Vehicle Inspection

2GR-FE IGNITION: IGNITION SYSTEM: 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. PERFORM SPARK TEST

(a) Check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

NOTICE:
If any DTC is present, perform troubleshooting procedures for that DTC.

(b) Check that spark occurs.

(1) Remove the V-bank cover Removal.

(2) Remove the intake air surge tank Removal.

(3) Remove the ignition coils.

(4) Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.

(5) Install the spark plugs to each ignition coil, and connect the ignition coil connectors.

(6) Disconnect the 6 injector connectors.

(7) Ground the spark plugs.

(8) Check that spark occurs at each spark plug while the engine is being cranked.

NOTICE:
* Be sure to ground the spark plugs when checking them.
* Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.
Cranking will stop if the engine switch is pushed again for models with cranking holding function.
* If a spark plug has been struck or dropped, replace it.
* If an ignition coil assembly has been struck or dropped, replace it.

HINT
If spark does not occur for any cylinder, perform the following Inspect Ignition Coil and Spark Test procedure.

(c) Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

Torque : 18 Nm (184 kgf-cm, 13 ft-lbf)

(d) Install the ignition coils.

Torque : 7.5 Nm (76 kgf-cm, 66 in-lbf)

(e) Install the intake air surge tank Installation.

(f) Install the V-bank cover Installation.

(g) Check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(h) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

2. INSPECT IGNITION COIL AND SPARK TEST

(a) Check that the wire harness side connector of the ignition coil is securely connected.

Result:





(b) Perform a speak test on each ignition coil.

(1) Replace the ignition coil with igniter with a known good one.

(2) Perform the spark test again.

Result:





(c) Perform a spark test on each spark plug.

(1) Replace the spark plug with a known good one.

(2) Perform the spark test again.

Result: