Ignition Coil Resistance

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Ignition Coil Resistance
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IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (OHMS @ 68Β°F (20Β°C)

Application Primary (Ohms) Secondary (Ohms)
1.8L 0.8-1.6 6000-30,000
1.9L (1) (1)
2.0L 0.6-1.1 1150-18,500
2.3L 0.8-1.6 8000-11,500
(1) Resistance value is not provided by manufacturer.
RENDER: 1.0x

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