Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1994 Mazda MPV LXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Distributor Pick-Up Coil Resistance (3.0L)
- Disconnect pick-up coil from distributor. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between terminals on pick-up coil. See Fig 1 . Replace pick-up coil if resistance is not as specified in DISTRIBUTOR PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE table.
- Ensure ignition coil has battery voltage. If ignition coil resistance and pick-up coil test okay, check for spark. If spark is still not present, go to appropriate IGNITOR test procedure. If spark is still not present and ignitor is okay, see appropriate G - TESTS W/ CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below.
DISTRIBUTOR PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE
| Ignitor Terminals | Ohms |
|---|---|
| COM & Ne+ | 205-255 |
| COM & G1+ | 205-255 |
| COM & G2+ | 205-255 |
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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.
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