DTC 14, 15 Ignition Signal Circuit

EG–546
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING – CIRCUIT INSPECTION
DTC 14, 15 Ignition Signal Circuit

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The ECM determines the ignition timing, turns on Tr1 at a predetermined angle (CA) before the desired ignition
timing and outputs an ignition signal (IGT) “1” to the igniter.
Since the width of the IGT signal is constant, the dwell angle control circuit in the igniter determines the time
the control circuit starts primary current flow to the ignition coil based on the engine rpm and ignition timing one
revolution ago, that is, the time the Tr2 turns on.
When it reaches the ignition timing, the ECM turns Tr1 off and outputs the IGT signal “0”.
This turns Tr2 off, interrupting the primary current flow and generating a high voltage in the secondary coil which
causes the spark plug to spark. Also, by the counter electromotive force generated when the primary current
is interrupted, the igniter sends an ignition confirmation signal (IGF) to the ECM. The ECM stops fuel injection
as a fail safe function when the IGF signal is not input to the ECM.
DTC No. DTC Detecting Condition Trouble Area
Open or short in IGF1 and IGT1 circuit from
No IGF1 signal to ECM for 8–11 consecutive IGT1 sig- No. 1 igniter to ECM.
14
nal. No.1 igniter
ECM
Open or short in IGF2 and IGT2 circuit from
No IGF2 signal to ECM for 8–11 consecutive IGT2 sig- No.2 igniter to ECM
15
nal. No.2 igniter
ECM
WIRING DIAGRAM
EG–547
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
EG–548
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: If diagnostic trouble code 14 is displayed, check No.1 igniter circuit.
If diagnostic trouble code 15 is displayed, check No.2 igniter circuit.
1 Check for spark.

C Disconnect the high–tension cord from the distributor,
hold its end about 12.5 mm (1/2”) from the ground, see
if spark occurs while the engine is being cranked.
OK Spark should be generated.
NOTICE:
To prevent excessive fuel injection from the injec-
tors during this check don’t crank the engine for
more than 1 – 2 seconds at a time.
OK NG Go to step 4.
Check for open and short in harness and connector in IGF and IGT signal circuit between engine
2 control module and igniter (See page IN–34).
OK NG Repair or replace harness or connector.
Disconnect igniter connector and check voltage between terminals IGF1, 2 of engine control
3 module connector and body ground.
P 1. Remove the instrument panel under cover.
2. Disconnect igniter connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
C Measure voltage between terminals IGF1, 2 of engine

control module connector and body ground.
OK Voltage: 4.5 ∼ 5.5 V
NG OK Replace igniter. *1
*1: When diagnostic trouble code 14 is dis-

Check and replace engine control module.
played, replace the igniter with 5 wire
harness. (extra wire is for tachometer).
When diagnostic trouble code 15 is dis-
played, replace the igniter with 4 wire
harness.
EG–549
4 Check voltage between terminals IGT1, 2 of engine control module connector and body ground.
P Remove the instrument panel under cover.
C Measure voltage between terminals IGT1, 2 of engine

control module connector and body ground when en-
gine is cranked.
OK Voltage: 0.5 – 1.0 V
(Neither 0 V nor 5 V)
OK NG Go to step 8.
5 Check voltage between terminal 3 of No.1, No.2 igniter connectors and body ground.
P Disconnect igniter connector.
C Measure voltage between terminal 3 of No.1, No.2 igni-

ter connectors and body ground, when ignition switch is
turned “ON” and “STA” position.
OK Voltage: 9 – 14 V
OK NG Check and repair igniter power source circuit.

EG–550
Check for open and short in harness and connector between ignition switch and ignition coil,
6 ignition coil and igniter (See page IN–34).
7 Check ignition coil.

P Disconnect ignition coil connector.
(For No.1 ignition coil (on left bank), remove the battery)
C 1. Check primary coil.

Measure resistance between terminals of ignition
coil connector.
2. Check secondary coil.
Measure resistance between terminal 1 of ignition
coil connector and high–tension terminal.
OK
“Cold” is from –10C (14F) to 50C (122F) and

“Hot” is from 50C (122F) to 100C (212F).
OK NG Replace ignition coil.
Replace igniter. *1
played, replace the igniter with 5 wire har-
ness (extra wire is for tachometer). When
diagnostic trouble code 15 is displayed, re-
place the igniter with 4 wire harness.
EG–551
Disconnect igniter connector and check voltage between terminals IGT1, 2 of engine control
8 module connector and body ground.
P 1. Remove the instrument panel under cover.
2. Disconnect igniter connector.
C Measure voltage between terminals IGT1, 2 of engine
control module connector and body ground when en-
gine is cranked.
OK Voltage: 0.5 – 1.0 V
(Neither 0 V nor 5 V)
NG OK Replace igniter. *1
Check for open and short in harness and connector in IGT signal circuit between engine control
9 module and igniter (See page IN–34).
Check and replace engine control module.

played, replace the igniter with 5 wire har-
ness. (extra wire is for tachometer). When
diagnostic trouble code 15 is displayed, re-
place the igniter with 4 wire harness.

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EG–546

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING – CIRCUIT INSPECTION

DTC 14, 15 Ignition Signal Circuit

1 Check for spark.

OK NG Repair or replace harness or connector.

C Measure voltage between terminals IGF1, 2 of engine

OK Voltage: 4.5 ∼ 5.5 V

*1: When diagnostic trouble code 14 is dis-

C Measure voltage between terminals IGT1, 2 of engine

C Measure voltage between terminal 3 of No.1, No.2 igni-

OK NG Check and repair igniter power source circuit.

OK NG Repair or replace harness or connector.

7 Check ignition coil.

C 1. Check primary coil.

“Cold” is from –10C (14F) to 50C (122F) and

OK NG Replace ignition coil.

OK NG Repair or replace harness or connector.

Check and replace engine control module.

*1: When diagnostic trouble code 14 is dis-

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