Visually inspect the eccentric shaft
position sensor and the teeth of the
pulse wheel.
Are the eccentric shaft position
sensor and the teeth of the pulse
wheel normal?
WARNING:
High-voltage in ignition
•
system can cause strong
electrical shock which can
result in serious injury.
Avoid direct contact to the
vehicle body during the
rotor balance test.
High-voltage spark will
•
negatively effect the engine
control. To prevent this,
ground the high-tension
leads and keep away from
8
sensors and wiring
harnesses.
CAUTION:
Rotor balance test can
•
overheat and damage the
three-way catalytic
converter.
Perform rotor balance test.
(See Rotor Balance Test .)
Is the engine speed drop value the
same for each rotor?
Inspect the high-tension lead for
the rotor where the engine speed
did not drop in Step 8 for cracks.
9
Are there any cracks on high-
tension lead?
10
No
Replace the malfunctioning parts.
Yes
Go to Step 13.
No
Go to the next step.
Yes
Repair the suspected high-tension lead.
No
Go to the next step.
Yes
Go to the next step.
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