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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1990DAKOTA LE, 2D PICKUP, 3.9 X, 4WD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTSDIRECT IGNITION SYSTEM (DIS) TESTS (3.3L ENGINE ONLY)IGNITION SYSTEM COIL SPARK TEST (3.3L)
1990 Dodge and Ram Dakota LE, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic

Ignition System Coil Spark Test (3.3L)

1990 Dodge and Ram Dakota LE, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Ignition System Coil Spark Test (3.3L)
  1. Since 3 coils are package independently, each coil must be checked independently. Remove cable from No. 2 spark plug. Insert metal object into spark plug boot to clean it.
  2. Hold end of cable with insulated pliers about 1/4" (6 mm) from a good engine ground. Crank engine and check for spark at end of cable. Repeat for cylinders No. 4 and No. 6.
  3. If there is no spark during all 3 tests, go to NO START TEST (3.3L). If one or more coils fail test or weak spark is present, go to CHECK COIL TEST.
NOTE: For Check Coil Test, remember that cylinders 1 & 4, 2 & 5 and 3 & 6 are grouped together.
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