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Ignition Coil Resistance

  1. Measure primary coil resistance between terminal No. 3 (power terminal) and each individual coil terminal using a DVOM. To check secondary coil resistance, measure resistance between towers of each individual coil.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil Connector Terminals (V6 - DIS)
    G95I31029Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Replace coil if primary and secondary coil resistances are not within specification. See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (V6) - OHMS @ 68°F (20°C)  table.
    IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (V6) - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

    Application Primary Secondary
    3.0L
    (VIN H) .72-.88 10,300-13,920
    (VIN J & K) .67-.81 11,300-15,300