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Pick-Up Coil Resistance Check

Turn ignition switch "OFF". Disconnect connector from control module and attach ohmmeter leads (set in x100 scale) to terminals 7 and 31d of harness connector. See Fig 1. Measure pick-up coil resistance. If not to specifications, remove electrical connections at distributor and connect ohmmeter leads directly to pick-up coil terminals. If still not to specifications, replace pick-up coil assembly.

Pick-Up Coil Resistance Specifications (Ohms)

Application Ohms
BMW 520-700
Fiat Strada & X1/9 890-1285
Mercedes-Benz 500-700
Peugeot 604 485-700
Porsche
  924 890-1285
  928 485-700
Saab 895-1285
Volvo  
  4-Cylinder 950-1250
  6-Cylinder 540-660
Fig 1: Ohmmeter Hookups for Pick-Up Coil Resistance and Short Checks
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