Club Car 1996 DS Golf Car Gasoline, Service Manual

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3. Using a multimeter set to ohms (
Ω
), place the red (+) probe on the black wire male bullet connector and
place the black (-) probe on the black wire female slip-on connector. The reading should be continuity. If
the reading is not correct, replace the RPM Limiter.
4. The first two tests will find 90% of bad RPM Limiters. Some of them may bench test okay but fail under
a load due to heat while operating. Another method of testing is to replace the RPM Limiter and then
run the engine. If the engine runs properly, keep the new RPM Limiter in the circuit.
Test Procedure 14 - Ignition Coil:
1. Place the neutral lock-out cam in the SERVICE position, put the forward and reverse lever in the NEU-
TRAL position, and chock the wheels.
2. Using a multimeter set on ohms (
Ω
), measure the primary coil resistance. Place the black (-) probe of
the meter on the primary wire terminal connector (1), and place the red (+) probe on the core (2) (Fig-
ure 12-32).
3. If the resistance is not within 0.6 - 1.4 ohms (
Ω
), replace the coil.
4. Using a multimeter set on ohms (
Ω
), measure the secondary coil resistance. Place the red (+) probe of
the meter on the plug lead (3) and place the black (-) probe on the core (2) (Figure 12-33).
5. If the resistance is not within 6.0 - 11.0 k ohms (
Ω
), replace the coil.
6. The first five steps will find 90% of the bad coils. Some coils may bench test okay but fail under a load
due to heat while operating. Another method of testing is to replace the coil and then run the engine. If
the engine runs properly, keep the new coil in the circuit.
• DO NOT OPERATE GASOLINE VEHICLE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTI-
LATION. ENGINE PRODUCES CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH IS AN ODORLESS, DEADLY POI-
SON.
• WHEN MAKING ELECTRICAL TESTS OR REPAIRS, ALWAYS:
- WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.
- REMOVE THE KEY.
- PUT THE FORWARD AND REVERSE SWITCH IN NEUTRAL.
- DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AS SHOWN (FIGURE 12-1, PAGE 12-2).
• FOLLOW ALL PROCEDURES EXACTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
• SEE THE SAFETY WARNINGS ON PAGE 12-1.
FIGURE 12-32 FIGURE 12-33
DANGER
WARNING
1
2
PRIMARY COIL
OFF
DC V
DATA HOLD
AC V
AC/DC 500V MAX
250V MAX
OFF
DC V
DATA HOLD
AC V
AC/DC 500V MAX
250V MAX
2
3
SECONDARY COIL