1990 Suzuki Swift GLXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Swift DOHC

  1. To ensure power supply to power unit, disconnect primary wires connector at ignition coil. Turn ignition on. Using voltmeter, check voltage between coil positive terminal (Black/White wire) and ground. Battery voltage should exist. If not, check ignition fuse circuit. See Fig 1 .
  2. To check power unit resistance, turn ignition off. Remove power unit from under ignition coil. Tape together two 1.5-volt batteries in series to create a 3-volt power source. Install leads to 3-volt power source. Apply negative lead to "G" terminal and positive lead to "IB" terminal of power unit. See Fig 2 .
  3. Using ohmmeter, connect positive lead to terminal "G" and negative lead to terminal "OC" of power unit. See Fig 2 . Check for continuity with 3-volt power source applied to "IB" terminal. Check for NO continuity with 3-volt power source disconnected from "IB" terminal. See SWIFT POWER UNIT TESTΒ  table. Replace power unit if test results are not within specification.
SWIFT POWER UNIT TEST

Application Ohms
3-Volts At Terminal "IB" Continuity
No Voltage At Terminal "IB" No Continuity
Fig 1: Testing Ignition Coil Power Supply (Swift DOHC)
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