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Coil Test

  1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect distributor 2-pin connector and coil wire. Using a DVOM, measure resistance of primary and secondary coil circuits. Measure primary circuit resistance between distributor 2-pin connector terminals (on distributor).
  2. Measure secondary circuit resistance between each terminal of distributor 2-pin connector (on distributor) and coil tower. See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE  table. If resistance is within specification, ignition coil is okay. If resistance is not within specification, replace ignition coil.
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 70-80°F (21-27°C)

Application Primary Secondary
V6 .60-.80 12,000-18,000