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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - 7.4LBASIC IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKSDISIGNITION COIL TEST
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Ignition Coil Test
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Ignition Coil Test
- Turn ignition off. Remove engine cover. Disconnect distributor lead and wiring from ignition coil.
- Place DVOM on high scale. Connect DVOM as shown in step 1 of illustration. See Fig 1. If reading is not infinite, replace ignition coil.
- Place DVOM on low scale. Connect DVOM as shown in step 2 of illustration. See Fig 2. If reading is not 0.1 ohm, replace ignition coil.
- Place DVOM on high scale. Connect DVOM as shown in step 3 of illustration. See Fig 3. If reading is not 5000-25,000 ohms, replace ignition coil.
- Reconnect distributor lead and wiring to ignition coil. Install engine cover.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.