Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual — part 1380

6D2–3

IGNITION SYSTEM (6VD1 3.2L)

Ignition Coil

Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Ignition coil connector and ignition coil.

D

Disconnect three connector from ignition coil.

D

Remove harness bracket bolt on cylinder head
cover.

D

Remove fixing bolts on ignition coil.

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Legend

(1) Ignition Coil Connector
(2) Bolt
(3) Ignition Coil Assembly

Inspection and Repair

Check the ignition coil assembly for insulation. Check
terminals for corrosion or damage, and replace as
necessary.
Measuring resistance of ignition coil assembly.

Terminal No.

Limit

1 to 2

Without 0 ohm or infinity
maximum ohm.

1 to 3

Same as above

2 to 3

Same as above

Measure resistance of ignition coil assembly, and replace
the ignition coil assembly if its value exceeds the
standard.

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Installation

1. Install the ignition coil assembly (3).

Connect ignition coil connector (1) and ignition coil
(3), then tighten bolt (2) to the specified torque.

Torque: 4 N·m (35 lb in)

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6D2–4

IGNITION SYSTEM (6VD1 3.2L)

CAUTION: Ignition coil assembly #6 is different
from ignition coil assembly from #1 to #5. Ignition
coil assembly #6 is short type. So, note it when
installing ignition coil assembly of #6.

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Legend

(1) Long type Ignition Coil Assemblies (#1

∼

#5)

(2) Short type Ignition Coil Assembly (#6)

2. Connect battery ground cable.

6D2–5

IGNITION SYSTEM (6VD1 3.2L)

Spark Plug

Removal

1. Remove spark plugs.

Inspection and Repair

The spark plug affects entire engine performance and
therefore its inspection is very important.

D

Check electrode and insulator for presence of cracks,
and replace if any.

D

Check electrode for wear, and replace if necessary.

D

Check gasket for damage, and replace if necessary.

D

Measure insulation resistance with an ohmmeter, and
replace if faulty.

D

Adjust spark plug gap to 1.05 mm (0.04 in).

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NOTE:

– Do not adjust the spark plugs gap without new

spark plugs.

– Do not damage to tip of spark plugs.
– Do not cleaning the spark plugs. If require the

cleaning it due to heavy dirt, it is allowed only 20
seconds to be used spark plug cleaner.

D

Check fuel and electrical systems if spark plug is
extremely dirty.

D

Use spark plugs having low heat value (hot type plug)
if fuel and electrical systems are normal.

D

Use spark plugs having high heat value (cold type
plug) if insulator and electrode are extremely burned.

Sooty Spark Plugs

Much deposit of carbon or oil on the electrode and
insulator of spark plug reduces the engine performance.

Possible causes:

D

Too rich mixture

D

Presence of oil in combustion chamber

D

Incorrectly adjusted spark plug gap

Burning Electrodes

This fault is characterized by scorched or heavily oxidized
electrode or blistered insulator nose.

Possible causes:

D

Too lean mixture

D

Improper heat value

Measuring Insulation Resistance

D

Measure insulation resistance using a 500 volt
megaohm meter.

D

Replace spark plugs if measured value is out of
standard.

Insulation resistance: 50 M

W

or more

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Installation

1. Spark plugs

D

Tighten spark plugs to the specified torque.

Torque: 18 N·m (13 lb ft)

6D2–6

IGNITION SYSTEM (6VD1 3.2L)

Crankshaft Position Sensor

Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable
2. Wiring connector from crankshaft position sensor.
3. Remove crankshaft position sensor from cylinder

block.

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Installation

1. Install crankshaft position sensor into the cylinder

block.
Before installation,apply small amount of engine oil to
the O–ring.

Torque: 10 N·m (87 lb in)

2. Reconnect wiring connector to crankshaft position

sensor.