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10.Turn multimeter rotary switch to 200K
Ω
range (see Fig. 24).
11.Move RED test lead to secondary igni-
tion coil terminal.
• Refer to vehicle service manual for loca-
tion of secondary ignition coil terminal.
• Verify BLACK test lead is connected to
primary ignition coil negative (-) termi-
nal.
12.View reading on display.
13.If vehicle is DIS, repeat Steps 11 and 12
for remaining ignition coils.
14.Test Results - Secondary Coil
• Typical resistance range of secondary
ignition coils is 6.0 - 30.0K
Ω
.
• Refer to vehicle service manual for your
vehicles resistance range.
15.Repeat test procedure for a HOT igni-
tion coil.
NOTE: It is a good idea to test ignition
coils when they are both hot and cold,
because the resistance of the coil could
change with temperature. This will also
help in diagnosing intermittent ignition sys-
tem problems.
16.Test Results - Overall
Good Ignition Coil:
Resistance readings
in Steps 9, 14 and 15 were within manufac-
turers specification.
Bad Ignition Coil:
Resistance readings in
Steps 9, 14 and 15 are not within manufac-
turers specification.