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Sidekick 1.8L

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Disconnect ignitor harness connectors and remove ignitor. Using an ohmmeter, connect leads to ignitor and check for continuity between specified terminals of corresponding cylinders. See Fig 1 . See IGNITOR RESISTANCE  table. Replace ignitor if continuity is not as specified.

IGNITOR RESISTANCE

Positive Lead Negative Lead Continuity
"E" "I" (1) Yes
"E" "G" (1) Yes
"I" "G" (1) Yes
"I" "E" No
"G" "E" No
"G" "I" (1) Yes
(1) Ohmmeter reading should be other than zero or infinity.
Fig 1: Testing Ignitor (Sidekick 1.8L)
G96I11211Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.