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Old 02-21-14, 01:18 PM
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Ignition Coil Resistor

How do u test that these are working correctly?
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with a voltmeter. you can either check resistance across the resistor, or you can check voltage on each side. for instance, on a points ignition car, there would be 12V in front of the resistor, and ~9V behind it.
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I'm only getting 5.2 from the top of the lead one what could cause this?
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with key on im getting about 12v on all front and backs bottom and top.
I was wondering if that was right cause I think I heard it uses 12v to start the car?
also I noticed the tops of them smoking a bit?
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You should never leave the ignition switch in a points car in the ON position. The coils will get really hot.
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Just too check the volts of the coils and resistors how les do u check them?
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There is 12 volt top and bottom what does this mean?
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