1GR-FE IGNITION – IGNITION SYSTEM IG–1

IGNITION SYSTEM
1GR-FE IGNITION
ENGINE

PARTS LOCATION

CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL

CONTROL VALUVE

VVT SENSOR
IGNITION COIL

CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL

CONTROL VALVE

VVT SENSOR
CRANK POSITION SENSOR

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SYSTEM DIAGRAM

9 10
5 AM2 IG2 6 ECM
1B 1B 2A

IGNITION
SWITCH
4 1
GND +B
8
2 3
IGF IGT1 B16 IGT1

IGNITION COIL

4 1
GND +B
9
2 3 B16 IGT2
IGF IGT2
NOISE
FILTER IGNITION COIL

4 1
GND +B
10
2 2 3
IGF IGT3 B16 IGT3

IGNITION COIL
30 A
AM2
4 1
GND +B
11
2 2 3 B16 IGT4
IGF IGT4

IGNITION COIL

4 1
GND +B
12
2 3 B16 IGT5
IGF IGT5
IG IGNITION COIL
J/C

4 1
GND +B
13
BATTERY 2 3 B16 IGT6
IGF IGT6

IGNITION COIL 24
B16 IGF

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7 18
3 1
W1 VC VVL+ B18 VV2+

28
3
VVL- B18 VV2-

VVT SENSOR

6 19
3 1
W1 VC VVR+ B18 VV1+

29
3 B18 VV1-
VVR-

VVT SENSOR
1 23
W1 B18 VC

20
1 2
B18 NE-
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
21
B18 NE+

(SHIELD)

J/C

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ECM G036238E01
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY AND PERFORM
SPARK TEST
(a) Check for DTCs.
NOTICE:
If any DTC is present, perform troubleshooting
in accordance with a procedure for that DTC.
(b) Check that sparks occur.
(1) Remove the ignition coils.
(2) Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the spark
plugs.
(3) Install the spark plugs to each ignition coil, and
connect the ignition coil connectors.
(4) Disconnect the 6 injector connectors.
(5) Ground the spark plugs.
(6) Check if sparks occur at each spark plug while
the engine is being cranked.
NOTICE:
• Be sure to ground the spark plug when
checking.
• Replace the ignition coil if it receives an
impact.
• Do not crank the engine for more than 2
seconds.
If sparks do not occur, perform the following
test:
(c) Spark test flow chart.
(1) Check that the wire harness side connector of
ignition coil with igniter is securely connector.
Result
Result Proceed to
NG Connect securely.
OK Go to next step.

(2) Perform spark test on each ignition coil with

igniter.
1.Replace ignition coil with igniter with a normal
one.
2.Perform spark test again.
IG Result
Result Proceed to
NG Replace ignition coil with igniter.
OK Go to next step.

(3) Check power supply to ignition coil.

1.Turn ignition switch ON.
2.Check that there is battery positive (+)
voltage at ignition coil positive (+) terminal.
Result
Result Proceed to
Check wiring between ignition
NG
switch and ignition coil assembly.
OK Go to next step.
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(4) Check resistance in VVT sensor out put voltage

(see step 2).
Result
Result Proceed to
NG Following test 1 and 2.
OK Go to next step.

1. Check that the wiring between VVT sensor

and ECM.
Result
Result Proceed to
NG Repair wiring between VVT sensor
and ECM.
OK Repair VVT sensor

(5) Check resistance in crankshaft position sensor.

Standard resistance
Standard condition Specified condition
at 20°C (68°F) 1850 to 2450 Ω

Result
Result Proceed to
Replace the crankshaft position
NG
sensor.
OK Go to next step.

(6) Check IGT signal from ECM.

Result
Result Proceed to
NG Check ECM
OK Repair wiring between ignition coil
and ECM.

(d) Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

(e) Install the ignition coils.
2. CHECK SPARK PLUG
NOTICE:
• Never use a wire brush for cleaning.
• Never attempt to adjust the electrode gap on a
used spark plug.
• The spark plug should be replaced every 200,000
IG
km (120,000 miles).
(a) Remove the engine cover.
(b) Remove the air cleaner.
(c) Remove the ignition coil.
(d) Remove the spark plug.
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(e) Check the electrode.

(1) Using an ohmmeter, measure the insulation
resistance.
OHMMETER Correct insulation resistance:
10 MΩ or more
If the resistance is below the specified range,
remove the spark plug.
HINT:
If an ohmmeter is not available, perform the
following simple inspection.

GROUND
A110413E04

(f) Alternative inspection method:

(1) Quickly accelerate the engine to 4,000 rpm 5
times.
(2) Remove the spark plug.
(3) Visually check the spark plug.
If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is
functioning properly. If the electrode is damp,
proceed to the next step.
(g) Check the spark plug for any damage on its threads
B001301E01 and insulator.
If there is damage, replace the spark plug. If not,
reinstall the spark plug.
Recommended spark plug
Manufacturer Spark Plug Type
DENSO K20HR-U11
NGK LFR6C11

(h) Check the spark plug electrode gap.

Standard electrode gap:
1.0 to 1.1 mm (0.039 to 0.043 in.)
If the electrode gap is larger than the standard,
replace the spark plug.

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Electrode Gap
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IGNITION COIL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See page ES-414)
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See page ES-
415)
4. DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
(a) Disconnect the ventilation hose from the intake air
surge tank.

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5. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 6 connectors.
(b) Remove the 6 bolts, then remove the 6 ignition
coils.

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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the 6 ignition coils with the 6 bolts.
Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7.4 ft.*lbf)
(b) Connect the 6 ignition coil connectors.
2. CONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
3. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See page ES-
416)
4. INSTALL V-BANK COVER (See page ES-416)
5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf)
6. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING (See page EM-1)
7. INSPECT ENGINE IDLING SPEED (See page EM-2)

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VVT SENSOR
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO-3)
3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See page ES-414)
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See page ES-
415)
5. REMOVE VVT SENSOR
(a) RH bank side VVT sensor:
(1) Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.
(2) Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.

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(b) LH bank side VVT sensor:

(1) Disconnect the water by-pass hoses No. 4 and
No. 5 .
(2) Disconnect the VVT sensor connector.

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(3) Remove the bolt and VVT sensor.

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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL VVT SENSOR
(a) LH bank side VVT sensor:
(1) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of
the VVT sensor.
(2) Install the VVT sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
(3) Connect the VVT sensor connector.
(4) Connect the water by-pass hoses No. 4 and
No. 5.
(b) RH bank side VVT sensor:
(1) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of
the VVT sensor.
(2) Install the VVT sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
(3) Connect the VVT sensor connector.
2. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See page ES-
416)
3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf)
4. ADD ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO-3)
5. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE (See
page CO-4)
6. INSTALL V-BANK COVER
(a) Install the V-bank cover with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)

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 2TR-FE IGNITION – IGNITION SYSTEM IG–1

IGNITION SYSTEM
2TR-FE IGNITION
ENGINE

PARTS LOCATION

ECM

IGNITION COIL
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

SPARK PLUG

IG

CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

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SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Ignition Coil
AM2 IG2 +B IGT1
IGT1
Spark Plug
Ignition SW IGF
IGF1

GND
Ignition Coil

+B IGT2
AM2 IGT2
Spark Plug
IGF

GND
Ignition Coil

+B IGT3
IGT3
Spark Plug
IGF

GND
Ignition Coil

+B IGT4
IGT4
Spark Plug
Noise Filter IGF

GND

Comshaft Position Sensor

Rotor of G2
G2
Comshaft
NE-

IG
NE+
Crankshaft Position NE+
Sensor Sensor
Plate NE-
Battery NE-
E1

Crankshaft Position Sensor E1

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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
NOTICE:
In this section, the terms "cold" and "hot" refer to the
temperature of the coils. "Cold" means approximately -
10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F). "Hot" means approximately 50 to
100°C (122 to 212°F).
1. PERFORM SPARK TEST
(a) Check for DTCs.
NOTICE:
If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting
procedures for that DTC.
(b) Check if sparks occur.
(1) Remove the ignition coil.
(2) Remove the spark plug.
(3) Install the spark plug to the ignition coil and
connect the ignition coil connector.
(4) Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
(5) Ground the spark plug.
(6) Visually check that sparks occur while the
engine is being cranked.
NOTICE:
• Be sure to ground the spark plug when
checking.
• If the ignition coil has been struck or
dropped, replace it.
• Do not crank the engine for more than 2
seconds.
(c) Spark test flow chart.
(1) Check that the wire harness side connector of
the ignition coil with igniter is securely
connected.
Result
Result Proceed to
NG Connect securely
OK Go to next step

(2) Perform spark test on each ignition coil with

igniter.
1. Replace ignition coil with igniter with a
normal one.
2. Perform spark test again. IG
Result
Result Proceed to
OK Replace ignition coil with igniter
NG Go to next step

(3) Check power supply to ignition coil with igniter.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
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2. Check that there is battery voltage at ignition

coil positive (+) terminal.
Result
Result Proceed to
NG Check wiring between engine switch
and ignition coil with igniter
OK Go to next step

(4) Check resistance of camshaft position sensor.

Standard resistance
Temperature Specified Condition
Cold 835 to 1,400 Ω
Hot 1,060 to 1,645 Ω

Result
Result Proceed to
NG Replace camshaft position sensor
OK Go to next step

(5) Check resistance of crankshaft position sensor.

Standard resistance
Temperature Specified Condition
Cold 1,690 to 2,740 Ω
Hot 2,065 to 3,225 Ω

Result
Result Proceed to
NG Replace crankshaft position sensor.
OK Go to next step

(6) Check IGT signal from ECM.

Result
Result Proceed to
NG Check ECM
OK Repair wiring between ignition coil
and ECM

(d) Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the spark plug.

Torque: 18 N*m (183 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
(e) Install the ignition coil.
Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
IG 2. CHECK SPARK PLUG
NOTICE:
• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.
• Do not attempt to adjust the electrode gap of a
used spark plug.
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(a) Check the electrode.

(1) Using a megohmmeter, measure the insulation
resistance.
Megaohmmeter Insulation resistance:
10 MΩ or more
HINT:
If a megohmmeter is not available, perform the
following simple inspection instead.

Ground

A120009E01

(b) Alternative inspection method:

(1) Quickly accelerate the engine to 4,000 rpm 5
times.
(2) Remove the spark plug.
(3) Visually check the spark plug.
If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is
functioning properly. If the electrode is damp,
proceed to the next step.
(c) Check the spark plug for any damage on its thread
P003783E01 and insulator.
If there is damage, replace the spark plug. If not,
reinstall the spark plug.
Recommended spark plug
Manufacturer Spark Plug Type
DENSO made SK20R11
NGK made ILFR6C11

(d) Check the spark plug electrode gap.

Maximum electrode gap for used spark plug:
1.3 mm (0.051 in.)
If the gap is greater than the maximum, replace
the spark plug.
Electrode gap for new spark plug:
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
1.1 mm NOTICE:
When adjusting the gap of a new spark plug, IG
G037848E01 bend only the base of the ground electrode. Do
not touch the tip. Never attempt to adjust the
gap of a used plug.
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(e) Clean the spark plugs.

If the electrode has traces of wet carbon, clean the
electrode with a spark plug cleaner and then dry it.
Air pressure:
588 kPa (6 kgf/cm2, 85 psi)
Duration:
20 seconds or less
HINT:
Only use the spark plug cleaner when the electrode
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is free of oil. If the electrode has traces of oil, use
gasoline to clean off the oil before using the spark
plug cleaner.

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