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Ignition Coil: Testing and Inspection



NOTICE: Cold and Hot In the following sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves.
Cold is from -10°C (14°F) to 50°C (122°F) and
Hot is from 50°C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F).


1. DISCONNECT IGNITION COIL CONNECTOR.
2. DISCONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORD FROM IGNITION COIL.





3. INSPECT PRIMARY COIL RESISTANCE.
- Using an ohmmeter. measure the resistance between the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.

Primary coil resistance:
Cold: 0.21 - 0.33 ohms
Hot: 0.27 - 0.39 ohms


- If the resistance is not as specified. replace the ignition coil.





4. INSPECT SECONDARY COIL RESISTANCE.
- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the positive (+) and high-tension terminals.

Secondary coil resistance:
Cold: 6.7 - 11.1 kohms
Hot: 8.2 - 13.0 kohms


- If the resistance is not as specified. replace the ignition coil.
5. RECONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORD TO IGNITION COIL.
6. RECONNECT IGNITION COIL CONNECTOR.