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2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R

Ignition Coil With Power Transistor

2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RSECTION Ignition Coil With Power Transistor
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CAUTION: Do the following procedure in the place where ventilation is good without the combustible.
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect ignition coil harness connector.
  3. Check resistance between ignition coil terminals as follows.
    Terminal No. (Polarity) Resistance [at 25°C (77°F)]
    1 and 2 Except 0 or ∞ Ω
    1 and 3 Except 0 Ω
    2 and 3
    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Ignition Coil Terminals
    G04875504Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. If NG, replace ignition coil with power transistor. Refer to IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER . If OK, go to next step.
  5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  6. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
  7. 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
  8. Start engine.
  9. After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all fuel pressure.
  10. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  11. Remove all ignition coil harness connectors to avoid the electrical discharge from the ignition coils.
    Fig 2: Identifying IPDM E/R And Fuel Pump Fuse
    G04925143Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove ignition coil and spark plug of the cylinder to be checked.
  13. Crank engine for 5 seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
  14. Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
  15. Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm (0.52 - 0.66 in) between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal portion as shown in the figure.
  16. Crank engine for about 3 seconds, and check whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal portion.

    Spark should be generated  .

    Fig 3: Checking Gap Between Spark Plug Edge And Grounded Metal Portion
    G08187239Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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