You can make some checks with a multimeter, but it's not really of much
value. Most of the time, unless a coil is TOTALLY dead, it will test
fine on the bench, then fail once it warms up in operation.
Chris K.
> Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 07:52:43 -0400
> From: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
> Subject: Re: Checking the coil
>
> In response to Michael's question, Carl said:
>
> >Change the coil.
>
> But how would one use a multimeter to test a coil that is not installed in a
> car? What should the resistance be over the terminals and the HT
> connection? And must one measure capacitance also?
>
> Regards,
>
> Charles
> '74 Midget
> '68 Sprite
> cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
> Bloomfield, NJ
> "How about we duck inside for a Hen?"
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