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Ignition Coil Test

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and remove the distributor cap.
  2. Disconnect the BLK/YEL and WHT/BLK (WHT/BLU for the F23A5 engine) wires from terminals A (+) and B (-) respectively.

    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ignition Coil Wires (F23A1 & F23A4 Engines)
    G02556776Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Ignition Coil Wires (F23A5 Engine)
    G02556777Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between the terminals. Replace the coil if the resistance is not within specifications.
    NOTE: Resistance will vary with the coil temperature; specifications are at 68°F (20°C).

    Primary Winding Resistance 

    (Between the A and B terminals): 

    1. F23A1, F23A4 engines:  0.45-0.55 ohm
    2. F23A5 engine:  0.63-0.77 ohm

    Secondary Winding Resistance 

    (Between the A and Secondary Winding terminals): 

    1. F23A1, F23A4 engines:  16.8-25.2 k ohm
    2. F23A5 engine:  12.8-19.2 k ohm
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