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Inspect Spark Plug Cable

  1. Carefully remove the spark plug cable by pulling on the rubber boots (A). Check the condition of the spark plug cable terminals (B). If any terminal has surface corrosion, clean it off, and if it is broken or distorted, replace the spark plug cable.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Spark Plug Cable
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  2. Connect the ohmmeter probes and measure resistance.

    RESISTANCE : 5.6 kΩ /m +/- 20%

    Fig 2: Measuring Spark Plug Cable Resistance
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  3. Resistance should not be higher than 10 kΩ/m. If resistance is higher, replace the cable.
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