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Fig 12 - Measuring Internal Coil Resistance
If you suspect a
malfunctioning ignition coil, check the resistance of primary and
secondary windings. Do this when the coil is hot, and again when it is
cold. Also measure from the case to each connector.
The primary windings should have a very low resistance, typically from a
few tenths of an ohm to a few ohms. The secondary windings have a higher
resistance, typically in the 10,000 to 13,000 ohm range. To get the
actual figures for a specific coil, check the manufacturer's specs. But
as a rule of thumb, primary windings range from a few tenths of an ohm
to a few ohms, and secondary winding may be 10 ohms or more. |