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Magnetic Pick-Up Test

  1. With ignition off, there should be no continuity between Orange wire (pin No. 3) and Purple wire (pin No. 7). Check resistance between Black wire (pin No. 8) and engine ground. Reading should be zero ohms.
  2. Check resistance between Orange wire (pin No. 3) and engine ground. Check resistance between Purple wire (pin No. 7) and engine ground. Both readings should be more than 70, 000 ohms. If pick-up fails any test, it must be replaced.
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