Ignition Power Transistor
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect 6-pin power transistor connector. Disconnect 2-pin distributor connector. Using a jumper wire, connect negative terminal of a 1.5 volt battery to 6-pin power transistor connector terminal No. 5 (Black wire).
- Using another jumper wire, connect positive terminal of 1.5 volt battery to 6-pin power transistor connector terminal No. 6 (Red/Green wire). Using an analog ohmmeter, check for continuity between 6-pin power transistor connector terminal No. 5 (Black wire) and 2-pin distributor connector terminal No. 12. See Fig 1
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- With 1.5 volts applied, continuity should be present. Disconnect 1.5 volts from 6-pin power transistor connector. With voltage removed, continuity should not be present. If continuity is as specified, power transistor is okay. If continuity is not as specified, replace power transistor. Power transistor is located inside distributor.
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