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Ignition Coil Power Unit

  1. To ensure power supply to power unit, disconnect primary wires connector at ignition coil. Turn ignition on. Using voltmeter, check voltage between coil positive terminal (Black/White wire) and ground. Battery voltage should exist. If not, check ignition fuse circuit. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Testing Ignition Coil Power Supply
    G119579Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. To check power unit resistance, turn ignition off. Remove power unit from under ignition coil. Tape together two 1.5-volt batteries in series to create a 3-volt power source. Install leads to 3-volt power source. Apply negative lead to "G" terminal and positive lead to terminal IB of power unit. See Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Testing Ignition Coil Power Unit
    G119580Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Using ohmmeter, connect positive lead to terminal "G" and negative lead to terminal OC of power unit. See Fig 2 . Check for continuity with 3-volt power source applied to terminal IB. Check for NO continuity with 3-volt power source disconnected from terminal IB. See POWER UNIT RESISTANCE table. Replace power unit if test results are not within specification.
POWER UNIT RESISTANCE

Application Ohms
3-Volts At Terminal IB Continuity
No Voltage At Terminal IB No Continuity