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Ignition Coil Check

  1. Measurement of the primary coil resistance

    Measure the resistance between each ignition coil terminal.

    Standard value: 0.74 - 0.90 Ω 

    Fig 1: Measuring Primary Coil Resistance
    G01043019Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Measurement of the secondary coil resistance

    Measure the resistance between each ignition coil high-voltage terminal.

    Measurement points 

    • Number 3 and Number 6 cylinder side coil... A coil
    • Number 1 and Number 4 cylinder side coil... B coil
    • Number 2 and Number 5 cylinder side coil... C coil

      Standard value: 20.1 - 27.3 kΩ 

      Fig 2: Measuring Secondary Coil Resistance
      G01043020Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.