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Ignition Coil With Power Transistor
2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RSECTION Ignition Coil With Power Transistor
CAUTION:
Perform the following procedure in a place with no combustible objects and good ventilation.
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect ignition coil harness connector.
- Check resistance between ignition coil terminals as follows.
Terminal No. (Polarity) Resistance Ω [at 25°C (77°F)] 1 and 2 Except 0 or ∞ 1 and 3 Except 0 2 and 3 - If NG, replace ignition coil with power transistor. Refer to
, "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
".
If OK, go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
- Remove fuel pump fuse (1) in IPDM E/R (2) to release fuel pressure.NOTE: Do not use CONSULT to release fuel pressure, or fuel pressure applies again during the following procedure.
- ←: Vehicle front
- Start engine.
- After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all fuel pressure.
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Remove all ignition coil harness connectors to avoid the electrical discharge from the ignition coils.
- Remove ignition coil and spark plug of the cylinder to be checked. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Crank engine for 5 seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
- Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
- Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm (0.52 - between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal portion as shown in the figure.
- Crank engine for approximately 3 seconds, and check whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal portion.
Spark should be generated .
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.