Ignition Coil Driver Tests - 2 And 3 Wire Coils (G0000081)

WARNING: This page is about the Explorer Base, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2020-06-23
Reference number: G0000081
Supersedes refnos: 20-7046, G0000080

IGNITION COIL DRIVER TESTS - 2 AND 3 WIRE COILS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 20-7046, Date of Issue: June 23, 2020

FORD:	See list below
LINCOLN:	See list below

MODEL

SUMMARY

This article supersedes GSB G0000080 and G0000081 to combine the Service Information and update the vehicle model years affected.

The following videos in this document can be utilized as a tutorial whenever the diagnostic tests in the Workshop Manual (WSM) or Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual recommend completing the powertrain control module (PCM) ignition coil driver test or the driver on coil ignition test.

SERVICE INFORMATION

This video describes the steps required for completing the PCM ignition coil driver test for vehicles with 2-wire ignition coils using the IDS.

2-wire

multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.

This video describes the steps required for completing the ignition test for 3-wire driver on coil ignition systems.

3-wire

multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.

These tests can also be performed using the VCMM and VMS software. To access these tests open the VMS software, select Oscilloscope, then select Preconfigured Tests from the taskbar at the top of the screen. The Driver On Coil Test should be used for 3-wire coils and the PCM Ignition Coil Driver Test used for 2-wire coils. Reference waveforms for each test can be found below the Configure Channel menu on the right side of the screen.

NOTE: These reference waveforms can only be viewed once the probes have been connected to the VCMM.