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Aerio, Grand Vitara, Vitara & XL-7

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  1. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disable fuel injectors by disconnecting fuel injector main harness connectors. See Figure . Remove ignition coils and spark plugs. See SPARK PLUGS & IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY under IGNITION SYSTEM in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. Inspect spark plugs for fouling or improper gap. Repair as necessary.
  2. Connect spark plugs to ignition coils and reconnect ignition coils harness connectors. Ground spark plugs. Have an assistant depress clutch pedal (M/T) and crank engine. Check for strong blue spark at spark plug. If spark is not present, check for faulty spark plug. If spark plug is okay, check ignition coil resistance. See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE  .