Ignition Coil: Inspection

Connect the negative (-) terminal of 3V power supply to terminal No. 2 of the power transistor; then check whether there is continuity between terminal No. 3 and terminal No. 2 when terminal No. 1 and positive (+) terminal are connected and disconnected.

Fig 1: Primary Coil Resistance Continuity Chart

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Replace the ignition coil if there is malfunction.

Fig 2: Measuring Primary Coil Resistance

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Measure the resistance between the high-voltage terminals of the ignition coil.

Standard value : 13.0 +/- 2.6 (Kohm)

Fig 3: Measuring Secondary Coil Resistance

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