2000 Honda InsightFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Ignition Coil Troubleshooting

NOTE: Do an ignition coil test after finishing the fundamental tests for the ignition system and the fuel and emissions system.
  1. Disconnect the three ignition coil 3P connectors.
  2. Measure the voltage at each ignition coil 3P connector terminal No. 3 with the ignition switch ON (II).
    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage In Ignition Coil 3P Connector
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    Is there battery voltage? 

    1. YES  -Go to step 3.
    2. NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the ignition coil and the No. 7 (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
  3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  4. Check for continuity between each ignition coil 3P connector terminal No. 2 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Each Ignition Coil 3P Connector Terminal No. 2 And Body Ground
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    Is there continuity? 

    1. YES  -Go to step 5.
    2. NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the ignition coil and body ground (G101).
  5. Disconnect ECM connector C (31P).
  6. Check for continuity between the body ground and ECM connector terminals C4, C13, and C14 individually.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And ECM Connector Terminals C4, C13, And C14
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    Is there continuity? 

    1. YES  -Repair a short in the wire between the ignition coil and the ECM.
    2. NO  -Go to step 7.
  7. Connect the ECM connector C (31P).
  8. Measure the voltage at each ignition coil 3P connector terminal No. 1 with the ignition switch in START (III).
    Fig 4: Measuring Voltage In Ignition Coil 3P Connector
    G03680291Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there about 0.5 V? 

    1. YES  -Replace the ignition coil.
    2. NO  -Repair an open in the wire between the ignition coil and the ECM.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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