9.Electrical Systems
Downtown 350i
Ignition System
SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this
point.
The ignition timing is set at the factory and is not adjustable. Perform the
following checks. Before performing any tests make sure the electrical
connections are not loose or corroded.
Spark Plug Inspection
Check the spark plug to see if it is the correct type and gapped properly. If the
spark plug is black and fouled, replace it. See the
Spark Plug
topic for more
information.
If the spark plug center electrode or side electrode are corroded or damaged,
or if the insulator is cracked, replace the plug.
Measure the gap with a wire-type thickness gauge.
If the gap is incorrect, replace the spark plug.
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