If by "properly grounded sparkplug", you mean that it is the ground
to which you have the starter switch connected, (also the negative
side of the 12v supply) this sounds like it will work. I'd expect
to get two sparks, one when the remote starter switch is pressed,
and one when it is released. The sparks correspond to the magnetic
field of the low voltage side expanding and contracting respectively.
Let us know if this works!
Jim
--- Op <oliverp@gte.net> wrote:
>
> I was thinking that a good way to test out my ignition coil would be to
> place a wire with a ballast resistor to 12volts and the hot side of coil,
> then use my remote starter switch on the neg side to ground, with a spark
> plug wire and properly grounded sparkplug hooked up directly to coil, would
> I get a good simulation of the ignition system this way. I figure I would
> depress switch for a second. Completing the path to ground, and then release
> the switch to discharge the coil. Does this sound like a good idea to
> anyone? I haven't ried it yet, but might later. Thought I would hear what
> you guys have to say.
> I would like to have a bench test for coils that does not rely on other
> components in any vehicles.
>
> Op
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