Trailing Side IGNITOR (RX7)

1991 Mazda Protege DX, StandardSECTION Trailing Side IGNITOR (RX7)
  1. Disconnect 2-prong connector at ignitor. Connect voltmeter (in series) between the wire terminals of 2 connector halves. See Fig 1 . Turn ignition on and note voltage.
  2. Voltage should be approximately 12 volts. Turn ignition off. Remove the voltmeter and negative battery cable. Reconnect 2-prong connector. Disconnect 4-prong connector.
    Fig 1: Testing Trailing Side Ignitor Voltage (RX7)
    G94252Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install Ignitor Checker (49 F018 002) between 4-prong connectors. See Fig 2 . Disconnect Black and Blue wires from coil. Install negative battery cable.
    Fig 2: Testing Trailing Side Ignitor (RX7)
    G34349Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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