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Spark Plug Cable: Inspection

  1. Disconnect from coil and spark plugs.
  2. Check for breaks in insulation.
  3. Check inside high-tension lead connectors for corrosion or carbon deposits.
  4. Connect high-tension lead to an ohmmeter and check resistance.

    Resistance: 16 kΩ per 3.28 feet (1 m) 

  5. Replace if defective.
    Fig 1: Testing Spark Plug Cable Resistance
    G01078386Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.