Tools Required
J 39200 Digital Multimeter
Kit or Equivalent
- Inspect the routing of the wires. Improper routing can cause cross
firing.
- Inspect each wire for any signs of cracks or splits in the wire.
- Inspect each boot for the following conditions:
• | If the boot needs to be replaced, twist the boot a ½
turn in either direction in order to break the seal before pulling on the
boot in order to remove the wire. |
Spark Plug Wire Resistance Check
Tools Required
J 39200 Digital Multimeter
Kit or Equivalent
- Remove the spark plug wire to be tested. Make sure that the plug
wire terminals are clean before proceeding.
- Use the J 39200
.
- Connect the test leads to each end of the spark plug wire being
tested.
- Gently twist the spark plug wire while watching the ohmmeter reading.
- If the ohmmeter reads above 2,400 ohms, no matter how long the
wire is, or fluctuates from infinity to any value, replace the spark plug
wire.
- If the resistance of any spark plug wire exceeds following ranges,
replace the spark plug wire being tested:
• | 0-380 mm (0 to 15 in) long wire = 0 -
750 ohms. |
• | 380-635 mm (15 to 25 in) long wire = 0 -
1,250 ohms. |
• | 635-889 mm (25 to 35 in) long wire = 0 -
1,750 ohms. |
• | Longer wire - the measured resistance should not exceed
approximately 1,968 ohms per meter (600 ohms per foot). |