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Ignition Coil Resistance

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Plymouth Laser and 1994 Eagle Talon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect ignition coil connector. Measure primary coil resistance between primary ignition coil terminals. See Fig 1 . Primary coil resistance should be .9-1.2 ohms at 68°F (20°C). Measure secondary coil resistance between a primary coil terminal and secondary coil terminal. Secondary resistance should be 19,000-27,000 ohms.

Fig 1: Ignition Coil Terminal ID (1.8L)
G91I08302Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.