Part 1
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This module continues the exploration of Toyota primary ignition diagnosis, picking up with real-world case studies on ESA and VAST systems before transitioning into DIS applications.
Key topics covered include:
- Diagnosing intermittent ignition faults using IGT, coil primary, and injector waveforms as action/reaction pairs
- How the VAST system differs from ESA, including base timing mode, the igniter's role in digitizing the analog NE signal, and how no-spark diagnosis requires a different approach
- Identifying igniter failures on VAST systems using digital and analog NE captures
- How IGF enables injection and how a loss of injection with valid IGF can point to an ECU issue
- DIS system wiring and signal relationships, including IGT-controlled dwell, current ramp shape, and IGF behavior with dual coils sharing a single ECU pin
The module wraps up with a summary of the three-legged stool approach as it applies to Toyota ignition diagnosis and how these techniques extend to any vehicle platform.