Practice question

If you observe a weak, thin yellow spark at the spark plug electrode during a spark test, what does this indicate about the ignition system?

  1. The ignition system is weak, possibly due to a failing ignition coil, a degraded spark plug cap resistor, or a weak stator exciter coil.
  2. The ignition system is operating perfectly, as yellow is the correct spark color.
  3. The engine air-fuel mixture is running extremely rich, staining the spark.
  4. The battery is overcharging, forcing too much current through the ignition coil.

Answer: A — The ignition system is weak, possibly due to a failing ignition coil, a degraded spark plug cap resistor, or a weak stator exciter coil.

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