Power Transistor

1994 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo, AWD, AutomaticSECTION Power Transistor
  1. Connect analog ohmmeter leads between power transistor terminals No. 5 and 8. See Fig 1 . Ensure ohmmeter negative lead is connected to terminal No. 8. Ohmmeter should indicate no continuity.
  2. Using a 1.5-volt dry cell battery, connect positive battery lead to power transistor terminal No. 6 and negative lead to terminal No. 5. When battery is connected, ohmmeter should indicate continuity. Replace power transistor if it does not test as described.
Fig 1: Testing Power Transistor (1.8L)
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