Spark Plug Cord: Inspection

2004 Subaru Baja Base, StandardSECTION Inspection

Check for:

  1. Damage to cords, deformation, burning or rust formation of terminals
  2. Resistance values of cords
    1. Resistance value: Except California model 
      1. #1 cord: 5.6 - 10.6 kΩ 
      2. #2 cord: 7.3 - 13.7 kΩ 
      3. #3 cord: 5.9 - 11.1 kΩ 
      4. #4 cord: 7.3 - 13.7 kΩ 
    2. California model 
      1. #1 cord: 7.6 - 12.7 kΩ 
      2. #2 cord: 7.6 - 12.7 kΩ 
      3. #3 cord: 7.5 - 12.7 kΩ 
      4. #4 cord: 7.5 - 12.7 kΩ 
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Value Of Cords
    G00900212Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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