Spark Plug Test

Remove the spark plug and connect to the ignition coil.

Fig 1: Identifying Spark Plug
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Ground the spark plug outer electrode (body), and crank the engine.
Check that there is an electrical discharge between the electrodes at this time.

Fig 2: Identifying Spark Plug Condition
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