When the flow chart states, "put the DRBII in "ohmmeter" or "voltmeter" mode you use an external multi-meter.
When possible you always want to backprobe a connector/terminal so you do not damage the contact end of the terminal. You can use paper clips as backprobe pins, just do not allow them to touch each other if connected to a - and +, you will need a couple of alligator clips for your meter probes or to connect jumper wires.
Examples of backprobing a circuit/component...
Pre-1991 the diagnostic connector also housed the DB/YL wire for the ASD which made manually actuating really simple, Chrysler removed that wire from the diagnostic connector starting in 91.
Example of jumper wires/alligator clips...
Here are two inexpensive multimeters if you do not already own one, when I was still working in the field I used meters that cost more only because I used it constantly and had to be sure it would work when I needed it, now that I am retired $10.00 meters around the house are fine.
Digital Multi-Tester Tool
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Amazing deals on this at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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You can also get a meter at Walmart/Lowes/Home Depot/Local Parts Suppliers
As far as scanners, any OBD1 scanner will work as long as you have the proper cables/software...
DRBII, Snap On MT2500, OTC Monitor 4000e...
The flow chart has you starting with...
1)Fault codes, if none are present...
2)Does the vehicle have spark?
a)From a spark plug cable to ground?
If no...
b)From the coil secondary wire to ground?
If no...
c)Measure the resistance of the coil secondary wire, is it in specs? (below 15K Ohms)
If OK...
d)Remove the distributor cap, crank the engine and watch the rotor, is the rotor spinning?
If no...Replace the timing belt.
If yes...
e)Reinstall the distributor cap, remove the coil connector, actuate the ASD Relay.
***You can manually actuate the ASD Relay, on 91 and up you have to do this at the relay itself.
Locate the relay, backprobe the DB/YL wire, or, tap into the DB/YL wire under the PDC with a jumper wire and connect the other end of the jumper to a known good ground, then turn the key on.
The ASD relay should be located in the underhood PDC on G/J body, all other body styles the relay is attached to the fender well underhood.
You can also just use a Fused Jumper to jump from an ASD power feed (RD/WT) to the ASD output terminal. (DG/BK)
f)***With the ASD actuated check for voltage on the BK/GY or GY wire, is the voltage above 10 volts?
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***This makes no sense to me since the BK/GY or GY wire is the coil control circuit, constant power comes to the + coil terminal (DG/BK) from the ASD relay, with the connector plugged in and the key on/engine off there should be battery voltage on both terminals)
This takes you to Page 45 and depending on your answers depends where the flow chart will take you.
If you get lost or are not sure how to proceed please post back.
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