Test Equipment

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Following test equipment is necessary to complete ICM ignition system tests.

EI (Low Data Rate) Diagnostic Cable (007-00044)
Spark Tester (D81P-6666-A & D89P-6666-A)
Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM)
Remote Starter Switch
2 EEC-IV Breakout Boxes (T83L-50-EEC-IV)
EEC-IV Breakout Box 2.3L Overlay
ICM Adapter Tachometer (007-00061)
Inductive Type Timing Light (DO NOT use advance knob, if equipped, as it will not work correctly with EI ignition systems.)
12-Volt Test Light (Incandescent Type)
Test Light (LED Type) Or Logic Probe (LED Type)
ICM Tester (007-00071)
ICM Coil/Sensor Tester (007-00072)

NOTE: A 12-volt incandescent test light should not be used to test CID, IDM, PIP or SPOUT circuit signals. It will load circuit and may cause incorrect measurements or faulty ICM/PCM operation.