3.8L Engines (Test No. 1)
- Separate harness connector from distributor. Inspect for dirt, corrosion or damage. Measure resistance between terminals No. 1 and 5 on distributor side of stator connector. See Fig 1.
- If resistance is more than 5 ohms, replace stator. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, proceed to next step.
- Measure resistance between stator connector terminal No. 2 and distributor base. Measure resistance between stator connector terminal No. 6 and distributor base. Resistance should be less than one ohm in each case.
- If resistance is more than one ohm, inspect retaining screws to the stator in the distributor bowl. If screws are okay, replace stator.
- If resistance is less than one ohm, go to 3.8L ENGINES (TEST NO. 2) under STATOR TESTING.
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