Yes you can test distributor
remove distributor. Remove circuit opening relay and disconnect connector from distributor. This will prevent coil sparking. Turn ignition on.
Using a voltmeter, backprobe power wire adn ground wire at distributor. Voltmeter should display 12 volts. If voltage is not as specified, check ignition and ground circuits. Backprobe sensor wire at distributor.
Red/black-power
purple -sensor
light green-sensor
Black/red ground
Slowly rotate distributor shaft one turn. Voltmeter should pulse 0-5 volts 4times(4 cyl) or 6 times(V6)
Backprobe wire on at distributor. (Use color chart above). Slowly rotate distributor shaft one turn. Voltmeter should pulse 0-5 volts one time. If either sensor does not work as described, turn ignition off. Disconnect 4-pin or 6-pin connector at distributor.
Turn ignition on. Ensure 5 volts are present at same wires which were checked in steps 2 and 3. If 5 volts are not present, check wiring and PCM. If 5 volts are present, replace distributor assembly.
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 AT 9:17 PM