Ignition Coil Resistance

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Honda Prelude. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove primary and secondary leads from ignition coil. Using an ohmmeter, check resistance between primary terminals "A" and "B" of ignition coil. See Fig 1 . Resistance should be .6-.8 ohm at room temperature.

Check secondary resistance between terminal "A" and secondary output terminal (coil tower). See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE table. Check for continuity between terminals "A" and "C". Continuity should exist. If readings are not within specification, replace coil.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil Terminals

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IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

Application	Primary	Secondary
Prelude	.6-.8	14,000-22,000