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* J 26792 - Spark Tester
* For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Tools and Equipment).
Circuit/System Verification
1. Engine idling at the normal operating temperature, there should be no abnormal engine noise.
瀚慖f there is an abnormal engine noise, refer to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Testing and
Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/Symptoms - Engine Mechanical).
2. Verify that no other DTCs are set.
瀚慖f a DTC is set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle (See: Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions/Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC) List - Vehicle).
3. Observe the scan tool Misfire Current Cyl. 1-6 parameters. The Misfire Current Counters should not be incriminating.
4. Engine idling, perform the cylinder power balance test with a scan tool to isolate the misfiring cylinder. The engine speed should change
when each injector is disabled.
5. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the
conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Verify that the following conditions do not exist:
* Vacuum hose splits, kinks, and incorrect connections
* Engine vacuum leaks
* Crankcase ventilation system for vacuum leaks
* Fuel pressure that is too low or too high-Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis (LF1 China) (See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and
Air Induction/Fuel Pump/Testing and Inspection/Fuel System Diagnosis (China))Fuel System Diagnosis (LF1 Except China) (See:
Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Pump/Testing and Inspection/Fuel System Diagnosis (Except China))Fuel
System Diagnosis (LAU China) (See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Pump/Testing and Inspection/Fuel
System Diagnosis (China))Fuel System Diagnosis (LAU Except China) (See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air
Induction/Fuel Pump/Testing and Inspection/Fuel System Diagnosis (Except China)).
* Contaminated Fuel-Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis (Special Tool) (See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and
Air Induction/Fuel/Testing and Inspection/Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis (Special Tool))Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel
Diagnosis (Without Special Tool) (See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Component
Tests and General Diagnostics/Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis (Without Special Tool)).
* Exhaust system restrictions
瀚慖f you find any of the above conditions, repair as necessary.
2. Ignition OFF, remove the T8 ignition coil of the misfiring cylinder, but leave the electrical connector connected.
3. Inspect the ignition coil boot for the following conditions:
* Holes
* Tears
* Carbon tracking
* Oil contamination
* water intrusion
瀚慖f you find any of the above conditions, repair as necessary.
4. Install the J 26792 - Spark Tester to the boot of the appropriate T8 ignition coil and ground.
Note: An erratic or weak spark is considered a no spark condition.
5. Attempt to start the engine and observe the J 26792 - Spark Tester. The spark tester should spark.
瀚慖f there is no spark, refer to Electronic Ignition System Diagnosis (See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Electronic Ignition System Diagnosis) for diagnosis of the
ignition coil.
6. Ignition OFF, remove the spark plug from the misfiring cylinder. Verify that the spark plug does not exhibit the following conditions:
* Gas, coolant, or oil fouled-Refer to Spark Plug Inspection (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance
Checks/Spark Plug/Testing and Inspection).
* Cracked, worn, incorrectly gapped-Refer to Ignition System Specifications (LAU) (See: Powertrain Management/Ignition
System/Specifications)Ignition System Specifications (LF1) (See: Powertrain Management/Ignition System/Specifications).
