How to check XJ for spark - solo
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How to check XJ for spark - solo
How can I check my XJ for spark, by myself? Normally I'd have someone else crank while I'm under the hood, but that's not an option at the moment. Any clever tricks, or do I have to wait until I can get a second person here?
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or a spark plug..or a cheap little tool called a "spark tester" low light makes it easier to observe spark color
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Glad to "inspire". lol I'm not hi tech enough to have even thought about using a remote starter. Never used one before. Believe or not I never even used a cell phone. GOOD job. And your quite welcome.
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remove starter relay
remove housing from starter relay
install starter relay
turn ignition on
squeeze contacts on starter relay to engage starter
hold coil wire to check for spark
remove housing from starter relay
install starter relay
turn ignition on
squeeze contacts on starter relay to engage starter
hold coil wire to check for spark
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