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Ignition Coil Resistance Check

  1. Using ohmmeter, check ignition coil primary and secondary resistance. Disconnect coil primary and secondary ignition leads. Connect ohmmeter leads across primary terminals No. 1 and 15 at coil. Note primary resistance value.
  2. Move ohmmeter lead from positive terminal (No. 15) and insert into coil high voltage tower. Note secondary resistance value. If resistance values are not to specification, replace ignition coil.
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - OHMS

Application Primary Secondary
Except 16-Valve .52-.76 2400-3500
16-Valve .6-.8 6500-8500
Fig 1: Ignition Coil Resistance Check
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