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Ignition Coil Resistance

  1. Remove primary and secondary leads from ignition coil. Using ohmmeter, check primary resistance between positive and negative terminals of coil. Resistance should be as specified in IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE  table. If not, replace ignition coil. See Fig 1 .
  2. Check secondary resistance between (positive) terminal and coil tower. See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE  table. If not within specifications, replace coil.
Fig 1: Checking Coil on B2600i & MPV (Others Are Similar)
G117624Courtesy of MAZDA MOTOR CORP.
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (EXCEPT RX7) - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

Application Primary Secondary
B2200 (Carbureted) 1.0-1.3 6000-30,000
B2200 (Fuel-Injected) & B2600i .81-.99 6000-30,000
Miata .78-.94 11,200-15,200
MPV
2.6L (4-Cyl.)
Right Side .77-.95 6000-30,000
Left Side .90-1.1 6000-30,000
3.0L (V6) .81-.99 6000-30,000
MX-6 & 626
Non-Turbo .77-.95 10,300-13,900
Turbo .72-.88 10,300-13,900
Protege & 323 .81-.99 10,000-16,000
929 .72-.88 10,000-30,000
RX7 IGNITION COIL/IGNITOR RESISTANCE

Application Ohms
RX7 0.0-1.0
CAUTION: While checking the ignitor, disconnect connector from the ignition coil.