FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Ignition Coil: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT IGNITION COIL
a. Disconnect the high-tension cords from the ignition coil.
b. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors.




c. Using an ohmmeter, measure the secondary coil resistance between the positive (+) and high-tension terminals.

Secondary coil resistance:
Cold: 9.7 - 16.7 kohms
Hot: 12.4 - 19.6 kohms

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

d Connect ignition coil connectors.
e. Connect the high-tension cords from the ignition coils.