Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1986 Suzuki Samurai BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
IGNITOR Module Test
- Disconnect coil wire from cap and hold wire about 1/4" away from ground. Turn ignition on. Connect a flashlight (1.5 volt) battery between Red (positive) and White (negative) ignitor wires.
- Ignitor is okay if sparks are generated between coil wire and ground when one flashlight battery lead is disconnected. DO NOT apply voltage to ignitor for more than 3 seconds.
- If no spark occurs, ensure ignition coil is energized with ignition on. Perform resistance test on ignition coil. If both tests indicate coil is normal, ignitor module is at fault.
- Remove distributor cap and dust cover from module. Disconnect Red and White wires from module. Connect ohmmeter, test lamp, and 12-volt battery to module. See Fig 1.
- Set ohmmeter to x1 scale. Connect ohmmeter negative lead to Red wire terminal and positive lead to White wire terminal. Test lamp should light, indicating module is okay. If not, replace module.
NOTE:
DO NOT reverse ohmmeter connections as module will be damaged.
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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.