Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Ignition Coil: Testing and Inspection
Cleaning and Inspection
Wipe the ignition coil towers with a clean cloth dampened with soap and water. Remove any soap film and dry with compressed air. Inspect ignition
coils for cracks, carbon tracking and dirt.
Component Tests
Ford does not provide specific component tests for the ignition system. If there are concerns with the ignition system, see Computers and Control
Systems, Diagnosis by Symptom and follow directions for the symptom that the vehicle is exhibiting. See: Computers and Control Systems/Testing
and Inspection
Pinpoint testing for the ignition system is covered in Pinpoint Tests JA/JB/JC under Computers and Control Systems See: Computers and Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection
