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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
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