Club Car Carryall 500 2019 Maintenance And Service Manual page 312

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Test Procedures
15.4.1. If the starter/generator is good, replace the voltage regulator.
TEST PROCEDURE 14 – Ignition Spark
See General Warnings on page 1-1.
NOTE: Keep the battery connected while performing this test procedure.
Use an spark gap test tool (Thexton 404
1. If necessary, see Testing Basics.
2. Disable the vehicle.
3. Set the Maintenance/Operate switch to MAINTENANCE.
4. Remove the spark plug wire (1) from the spark plug (2) (Figure 18-15, Page 18-26).
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5. Adjust the spark gap test tool (3) probes to approximately 18,000 volts (18 kV) setting (SE – Small Engine
Setting on the Thexton 404
6. Connect the ignition spark gap test tool to the spark plug wire.
7. Connect the alligator clip (4) to a solid engine ground (5).
8. Start the engine.
8.1. If the spark gap test tool has no spark, test the ignition circuit.
8.2. If the spark gap test tool has a faint yellow or red color, test the ignition circuit.
8.3. If the spark gap test tool has a strong blue spark, check the spark plug gap.
8.3.1. If the spark plug gap is correct, replace the spark plug.
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Figure 18-15 Ignition Spark Test
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