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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION COILTESTING AND INSPECTION
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Ignition Coil: Testing and Inspection
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
IGNITION COIL INSPECTION
Using accurate tester, inspect the following items, and replace if defective.
1) Primary resistance
2) Secondary coil resistance
CAUTION: If the resistance is extremely low, this indicates the presence of a short-circuit.
Specified resistance:
[Primary side]
Between terminal No.1 and No.2 0.73 ± 10%
Between terminal No.2 and No.3 0.73 ± 10%
[Secondary side]
Between (A) and (B) 12.8 K.Ohms ± 15%
Between (C) and (D) 12.8 K.Ohms ± 15%
3) Insulation between primary terminal and case: 10 M.Ohms or more.
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.