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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1999DAKOTA SLT, 2D PICKUP, 3.9 X, 4WD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC ENGINE TESTING - GASOLINEIGNITION CHECKSIGNITION COILNOTES
1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Standard
Ignition Coil: Notes
1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, StandardSECTION Notes
NOTE:
For a complete test of ignition coil and its circuits, see TEST NTC-2A in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article. Perform the following to test ignition coil only.
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 70-80°F (21-27°C)
| Application | Primary | Secondary | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota & Durango | ||||||||
| Diamond (1)(2) | .97-1.18 | 11,300-15,300 | ||||||
| Toyodenso (1) | .95-1.20 | 11,300-13,300 | ||||||
| Ram Pickup | ||||||||
| Except 8.0L | ||||||||
| Diamond (1)(2) | .97-1.18 | 11,300-15,300 | ||||||
| Toyodenso (1) | .95-1.20 | 11,300-13,300 | ||||||
| 8.0L | .53-.65 | 10,900-14,700 | ||||||
| Ram Van & Ram Wagon | ||||||||
| Diamond (1)(2) | .97-1.18 | 11,300-15,300 | ||||||
| Toyodenso (1) | .95-1.20 | 11,300-13,300 | ||||||
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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.