IGNITION SYSTEM
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999
Page 4B-3
Ignition Control System Components
General Precautions
CAUTION
Avoid personal injury and/or property damage. Listed below are some of the pre-
cautions, along with others listed throughout this manual, that you should observe
to help ensure an accident-free maintenance experience:
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Always disconnect battery cables from battery BEFORE working on electrical
system to prevent injury to yourself or damage to electrical system.
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Be sure that engine compartment is well ventilated and that no gasoline vapors
are present, to avoid the possibility of fire.
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Be sure to keep hands, feet and clothing clear of moving parts.
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Do not touch or disconnect any ignition system parts while engine is running.
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Do not reverse battery cable connections. System is negative (–) ground.
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Do not disconnect battery cables while engine is running.
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When working on engine, spark plug holes and carburetor throat should be kept
covered to prevent foreign objects from entering combustion chamber.
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Replace a component if there is any doubt as to the condition of the component.
EFI System Maintenance Precautions
WARNING
Avoid Injury or Electrical System Damage: Always disconnect battery cables from
battery before working around electrical system components. See CAUTION
following:
CAUTION
Avoid damage to the EFI electrical system components: Refer to the following
precautions when working on or around the EFI electrical harness, or when adding
other electrical accessories:
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DO NOT tap accessories into engine harness.
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DO NOT puncture wires for testing (Probing).
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DO NOT reverse battery leads.
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DO NOT splice wires into harness.
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DO NOT attempt diagnostics without proper, approved Service Tools.
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