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Test NS-1A - Qualifying No-Start Condition

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CAUTION: When checking for spark, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) damage may occur if spark plug cable is held more than 1/4" away from ground.
  1. Attempt to crank engine. If engine does not crank, go to TEST NS-9A. If engine cranks, turn ignition off. Disconnect any spark plug cable at spark plug. Insert an insulated screwdriver in spark plug cable terminal. Hold screwdriver within 1/4" of ground.
    NOTE: When checking for spark, consider one or two sparks as a no-spark condition.
  2. While cranking engine for 10 seconds, watch for spark. If a good spark occurs, go to TEST NS-2A. If a good spark does not occur, reconnect spark plug cable. Disconnect another spark plug cable at spark plug, and repeat test.
  3. If a good spark occurs, replace spark plug cable that was initially used to test for spark. If a good spark does not occur, turn ignition off. Disconnect ignition coil wire. Hold coil wire within 1/4" of ground. While cranking engine for 10 seconds, watch for spark.
  4. If good spark occurs, repair secondary ignition system as necessary. Perform TEST VER-1. If a good spark does not occur, turn ignition off. Remove ignition coil secondary cable. Using an external ohmmeter, check resistance of ignition coil secondary cable.
  5. If resistance is more than 15,000 ohms, replace ignition coil secondary cable. Perform TEST VER-1. If resistance is less than 15,000 ohms, remove distributor cap. While watching distributor rotor, crank engine. If rotor does not turn, repair distributor drive system. Perform TEST VER-1.
  6. If rotor turns, reinstall distributor cap. Reinstall ignition coil secondary cable. Disconnect ignition coil connector. Inspect all terminals. Repair as required. Perform TEST VER-1. If terminals are okay, turn ignition on. Using scan tool, actuate Auto Shutdown (ASD) relay.
  7. Using scan tool in voltmeter mode, check voltage on ignition coil connector Dark Green/Orange wire. If voltage is less than 10 volts, repair open Dark Green/Orange wire. Perform TEST VER-1.
  8. If voltage is more than 10 volts, check voltage on ignition coil connector Black/Gray wire. If voltage is more than 10 volts, replace ignition coil. Perform TEST VER-1. If voltage is less than 10 volts, turn ignition off.
  9. Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector. Using scan tool in ohmmeter mode, check resistance of PCM connector terminal No. 19 (Black/Gray wire). If it is less than 5 ohms, repair Black/Gray wire for short to ground. Perform TEST VER-1.
  10. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, using external ohmmeter, check resistance of Black/Gray wire between ignition coil connector and PCM connector terminal No. 19. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair open Black/Gray wire. Perform TEST VER-1. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace PCM. Perform TEST VER-1.
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