Ignition Coil: Testing and Inspection

NOTICE: "Cold" and "Hot" in the following sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves. "Cold" is from - 10°C (14°F) to 50°C (104°F) and "Hot" is from 50°C (104°F) to 100°C (212°F).

1. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTOR.
2. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
3. REMOVE ROTOR.
4. REMOVE IGNITION COIL DUST COVER.
5. INSPECT PRIMARY COIL RESISTANCE.





- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.

- Primary coil resistance:
Cold: 0.36 - 0.55 Ohms
Hot: 0.45 - 0.65 Ohms

- If the resistance is not as specified, replace the ignition coil.
6. INSPECT SECONDARY COIL RESISTANCE.





- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between positive (+) and high-tension terminals.

- Secondary coil resistance:
Cold: 9.0 - 15.4 k Ohms
Hot: 11.4 - 18.1 k Ohms

- If the resistance is not as specified, replace the ignition coil.