IGNITOR Check

Remove ignitor from distributor base. Make a circuit as shown in Fig 2 with wire and a test bulb. Use 12 volts and a bulb of less than 10 watts.

Fig 1: Ohmmeter Hookup for Pick-Up Coil Resistance Check
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Fig 2: Test Lamp Hookup for Checking Ignitor Operation - Bulbs Should Flash
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Fig 3: Disassembled View of RX7 Distributor for Overhaul Purposes
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Quickly operate switch "ON" and "OFF" and make sure test lamp flashes. If not, replace ignitor.