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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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1991TRACER BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 92 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SPECIFICATIONS 4.6L)IGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION COIL
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Ignition Coil
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Ignition Coil
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII and 1995 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
For testing, see IGNITION SYSTEMS in the appropriate I - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section:
- For Mark VIII, see SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS
- For Continental, see SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - EEC-V
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE
| Application | Primary (Ohms) | Secondary (Ohms) | ||
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| Distributorless Systems | (1) | (1) * | ||
| Distributor Systems | 0.8-1.6 | 8000-11,500 | ||
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RENDER: 1.0x
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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.