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Ignition Coil Resistance

  1. Measure primary coil resistance between terminal No. 1 (power terminal) and each individual coil terminal using a DVOM. See Fig 1 . To check secondary coil resistance, measure resistance between towers of each individual coil.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil Connector Terminals (V6 - DIS)
    G95B31030Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Replace coil if primary and secondary coil resistances are not within specification. See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (V6)  table.
    IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (V6) - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

    Application Primary Secondary
    (VIN M) .74-90 20,100-27,300