Club Car DS Villager 4, Maintenance And Service Manual

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GASOLINE VEHICLE - TROUBLESHOOTING
AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Test Procedures
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TEST PROCEDURE 13 – Ignition Spark
NOTE: Keep the battery connected while performing this test procedure.
Use an spark gap test tool (Thexton 404 ® or equivalent)
1. If necessary, see Testing Basics.
2. Disable the vehicle.
3. Set the Maintenance/Operate switch to MAINTENANCE.
4. Remove the spark plug wire (1) from the spark plug (2) (Figure 18-11, Page 18-21) .
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Figure 18-11 Ignition Spark Test
5. Adjust the spark gap test tool (3) probes to approximately 18,000 volts (18 kV) setting (SE – Small Engine
Setting on the Thexton 404 ® tool).
6. Connect the ignition spark gap test tool to the spark plug wire.
7. Connect the alligator clip (4) to a solid engine ground (5).
8. Start the engine.
8.1. If the spark gap test tool has no spark, test the ignition circuit.
8.2. If the spark gap test tool has a faint yellow or red color, test the ignition circuit.
8.3. If the spark gap test tool has a strong blue spark, check the spark plug gap.
8.3.1. If the spark plug gap is correct, replace the spark plug.
2020 Precedent,Villager 2 and 4 Maintenance and Service Manual Page 18-21