Attention! Your vehicle has a microprocessor ignition system (IPSZ) high energy. A voltage of approximately 40,000 V is generated at the high voltage terminals of the ignition coils, and although it is not life threatening at low current, a possible electric shock when checking the ignition system can lead to serious consequences. Therefore, if you take the ignition coil with the ignition on, use a thick rubber glove or, in extreme cases, pliers with insulated handles.
Note. Before checking the ignition system, place the shift lever in neutral and leave the parking brake applied.
1. With the ignition off, check the tightness of the ignition coils on the engine.
2. Check the integrity of the connection to the coils and the integrity of the harnesses of the low-voltage ignition circuit.
3. If the low voltage circuit is OK, check for spark at the spark plugs. Remove the ignition coil. Insert a spare spark plug into the tip of the coil and press it with the metal part against «mass» car. Turn the engine crankshaft with the starter.
4. If there is no spark, replace the ignition coil. You can first try to install a non-new, but proven, «from a working machine». Carry out the test in step 3 for each ignition coil.
5. If there is a spark but the engine does not start, replace the spark plugs with new ones. You can also try to install non-new, but verified, «from a working machine».
6. If after that the engine does not start, check the engine management system (see «Fuel Injection System Malfunctions»).