| Troubleshooting |
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Trouble symptom |
Probable cause |
Remedy |
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Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) |
Ignition lock switch |
Inspect ignition lock switch, or replace as required |
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Ignition coil |
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
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Spark plugs |
Inspect spark plugs, or replace as required |
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Ignition wiring disconnected or broken |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
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Rough idle or stalls |
Ignition wiring |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
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Ignition coil |
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required |
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Engine hesitates/poor acceleration |
Spark plugs and spark plug cables |
Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
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Ignition wiring |
Repair wiring, or replace as required |
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Poor mileage |
Spark plugs and spark plug cables |
Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required |
Description The ignition coil is a kind of small transformer that transforms the battery voltage to 30 kV or more to create a spark in the spark plug gap in the cylinder.
Schematic Diagrams
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. 3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator.