Spark Plug: Testing and Inspection

SPARK PLUG INSPECTION [MZR 1.5]

Specification

Spark plug type
- DENSO SK16PR-E13, DENSO K16PZR13

Plug Gap Inspection

CAUTION:
1 To avoid possible damage to the tip, do not adjust the spark plug gap. (DENSO SK16PR-E13)
2 To prevent damaging the tip, use a wire type plug gap gauge when inspecting the spark plug gap. (DENSO SK16PR-E13)

1. Inspect the plug gap.
1 If it exceeds the specification, replace the spark plug. (DENSO SK16PR-E13)
2 If the spark plug gap is not within the specification, adjust it. (DENSO K16PZR13)

Spark plug gap (DENSO SK16PR-E13)
- Standard: 1.2-1.4 mm {0.047-0.055 in}
- New spark plug (reference): 1.2-1.3 mm {0.047-0.051 in}

Spark plug gap (DENSO K16PZR13)
- Standard: 1.2-1.3 mm {0.047-0.051 in}

Cleaning

CAUTION:
1 Carbon may adhere to the tip of the spark plug during vehicle delivery or repeated short distance driving during the winter time. If there is any malfunction such as rough idling or start difficulty due to carbon adhesion causing plug fouling, burn off the carbon by performing no-load racing of the engine.
2 When performing the no-load racing, apply the side brake and foot brake, move the shift lever to neutral (MTX), or the selector lever to P position (ATX) to prevent an accident and serious injury.
3 To avoid possible damage to the spark plug tip, do not use a wire brush for cleaning. (DENSO SK16PR-E13)

NOTE:
1 Remove the dirt from the spark plug completely using only gasoline.
2 If the accelerator pedal is depressed continuously for a specified time, the engine speed may decrease to the idle speed. This is due to the fuel cut control operation, which prevents overheating, and it does not indicate a malfunction.
3 Do not perform no-load racing at high engine speed continuously for 10 s or more.

1. If there is carbon adhering to the spark plug, perform no-load racing at 4,000 rpm for 2 min, 2 times.

Visual Inspection

1. Inspect the following items:






- If any of the following malfunctions are indicated, replace the spark plug.

- Insulator breakage
- Worn electrode
- Damaged gasket
- Badly burned insulator (sparking side)

Resistance Inspection

1. Measure the resistance of the spark plug using a tester as shown in the figure.






- If not within specification, replace the spark plug.

Spark plug resistance [25°C {77 °F}]
1 3.0-7.5 kohms