Troubleshooting
Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
TM
8-8.1. Ignition Harness and Spark Plug Diagnostics
Abnormal RPM or Performance
Drop
1. Shut off fuel selector valve.
2. Remove spark plugs from all
cylinders.
3. Remove clamps and cable ties
from high voltage harness
closest to cylinder.
4. Connect spark plugs to high
voltage harness so electrodes
are visible.
5. Master Power Switch…..ON
6. Ignition Switch………...START
Monitor spark plug electrodes for
normal spark.
NOT
OK
Temporarily connect
serviceable spark plugs to
suspect high voltage leads;
repeat steps 5 and 6.
Replace faulty high voltage
leads.
Replace faulty spark plugs.
Replace ECU.
OK
NOT
OK
NOT
OK
OK
Perform Engine
Operational Check.
Temporarily replace
suspected high voltage
lead wires, in pairs, as
indicated below:
PAIR
LOCATIONS
1
1T-2B
2
2T-1B
3
3T-4B
4
4T-3B
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IOF-240 Series Engine Maintenance Manual
Change 1
31 August 2007