[Spridgets] how to use an ohm meter to test an ignition coil?

Larry Daniels ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
Wed Mar 11 07:56:38 MST 2009


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] how to use an ohm meter to test an ignition coil?


> Basic coil testing with VOM:
> http://www.international-auto.com/afla-romeo-electrical-system/alfa-romeo-how-to-test-an-ignition-coil.cfm

Except that the readings they are showing are not correct for our cars. The
A-series cars use internally-ballasted coils and should read about 3 oms
across the primary and the later 1500 cars use externally-ballasted coils
and should read about 1.5 ohms across the primary. Not sure the exact
changeover. Never checked the secondary...
David Lieb

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Or about 2.4 ohms if you are using a sport coil.

LAD 



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