Power Transistor (Eclipse Turbo & 2.4L)
CAUTION:
Power transistor test must be performed in less than 10 seconds to prevent coil from burning and power transistor from breaking.
- To test the section of the power transistor that controls cylinders No. 1 and 4, disconnect power transistor connector. Using a 1.5-volt dry cell battery, connect negative end of battery to terminal No. 3 of power transistor and positive end to terminal No. 7. See Fig 1.
- Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between terminals No. 3 and 8 of power transistor. Continuity should exist. With positive end of 1.5-volt battery disconnected, there should be no continuity. Replace power transistor if it fails test.
- To test the section of the power transistor that controls cylinders No. 2 and 3, connect negative end of 1.5-volt dry cell battery to terminal No. 3 of power transistor and positive end to terminal No. 2.
- Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between terminals No. 1 and 3 of power transistor. Continuity should exist. With positive end of 1.5-volt battery disconnected, there should be no continuity. Replace power transistor if it fails test.