How To Use A Test Light To Check For Spark

Monday, July 25, 2016

How To Use A Test Light To Check For Spark

Checking ignition spark is essential to keeping your engine running healthy. We use an in line ignition spark tester to test for ignition spark.

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Step 22 while the grounded test light is creating an air gap between the spark plug contact or terminal and the tip of the test light.

How to use a test light to check for spark.

This video will also show you how to use a spark.
Over time spark plug wires will wear out causing various engine operation issues such as hard starting misfires rough idling poor performance poor fuel economy and improper combustion burn.
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Spark plug wires normally last to about 100000 kilometres or 60000 miles.
Using a timing light to check spark.
Video tutorial on how to test a spark plug wires.

Step 3 check for sparks spark plug test after removing the spark plug reattach the plug wire.
Im just a backyard mechanic so take this for what its worth.
A test light utilizes a bulb held in a probe attached to a sharply pointed rod with a connection lead.

Step 7 a test light can be used to test for power at the fuel injector reversing the clamp to the negative side of the battery will check the trigger side of the injector circuit.
Step 23 while keeping hands clear of the test area have a helper crank the engine over an electrical spark should be observed if the coil is functioning correctly.
Now hold the plug wire using insulated pliers and let the threaded bare end of the spark plug touch a grounding surface any exposed metal area such as a bolt.

Your test told you all the plugs are firing but it doesnt tell how healthy the spark is it might be very weak.