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Ignition Coil Primary Signal Check

  1. Select 6-cylinder mode on BMW SERVICE TESTER (Sun 2013 Engine Analyzer). Connect universal adapter lead on tester. Connect Brown lead to known good engine ground. See Fig 1. Connect Black lead to terminal No. 1 on Adapter (12-7-020).
  2. Connect adapter to ignition coil of cylinder being tested. Red lead is not used as only one cylinder can be measured. Engine speed displayed will be reduced by a factor of 6. Produce stopped signal on oscilloscope by pressing "R" button on tester. Combustion voltage line will be very erratic on oscilloscope pattern (this is normal).
Fig 1: Checking DIS Ignition Coil Primary Signal
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