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.
1995 Suzuki Sidekick JS, 4D Utility, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
IGNITOR (Power Unit): TBI
- Turn ignition on. Using voltmeter, check for battery voltage at ignition coil, between coil positive terminal (Black/White wire) and ground. If battery voltage does not exist, check ignition fuse circuit.
- To test ignitor, turn ignition off. Remove ignitor from under ignition coil. Tape together two 1.5-volt dry cell batteries in series to create a 3-volt power source. Connect a jumper wire from ignitor terminal "G" to negative side of 3-volt power source. Connect another jumper wire from ignitor terminal IB to positive side of 3-volt power source. See Fig 1 .
- Using ohmmeter, connect positive ohmmeter lead to ignitor terminal "G" and negative ohmmeter lead to ignitor terminal OC. See Fig 1 . Check for continuity with 3-volt power source applied. No continuity should be present with 3-volt power source disconnected from ignitor. Replace ignitor if test results are not within specification.
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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.
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