Spark Check
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Always perform self-diagnostic QUICK TEST to check for ignition-related fault codes, and repair as necessary. See QUICK TEST in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article. If no fault codes are retrieved, check for proper spark at each cylinder, go to TEST JB, step 17) under SYSTEM TESTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article. If spark is not present, go to TEST A: NO-START in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - EEC-V - GASOLINE & NGV article.