IGNITLON SYSTEM
-Troubleshooting
8-109
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOBGH--
Symptom Probable cause
Remedy
Reference
paw
Engine will not start or
Incorrect ignition timing
8-111
hard to start (cranks
Adjust ignition timing
OKI
Ignition coil faulty
Inspect ignition coil 8-116
Ignition faulty
Inspect igniter
8-120
Distributor faulty
Inspect distributor 8-120
High tension cord faulty
Inspect high tension 8-116
cord
Spark plugs faulty Replace plugs
8-115
Ignition wiring disconnected or broken
Inspect wiring
-
Rough idle or stalls
Spark plugs faulty
Replace plugs
8-115
Ignition wiring faulty
Inspect wiring
-
Incorrect ignition timing
Adjust ignition timing
8-111
Ignition coil faulty
Inspect ignition coil
8-116
Ignition faulty
Inspect igniter
8-120
High tension cord faulty
Inspect high tension
8-116
cord
Engine hesitates/poor
acceleration
Spark plugs faulty Replace plugs
8-115
Ignition wiring faulty
Inspect wiring
-
Incorrect ignition timing
Adjust timing 8-111
Poor gasoline mileage
Spark plugs faulty Replace plugs
8-115
Incorrect ignition timing Adjust ignition timing 8-111
Engine overheats Incorrect ignition timing
Adjust ignition timing
8-111
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