Ignition Coil Resistance

1994 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Ignition Coil Resistance
  1. Disconnect wiring from ignition coil so ignition coil is isolated from system. Using an ohmmeter, check primary resistance between ignition coil positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.
  2. Check secondary resistance between ignition coil positive (+) terminal and high tension terminal (coil wire tower). See Fig 3 and Fig 4. Replace ignition coil if resistance is not within specification. See appropriate IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE  table.
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

Application Primary Secondary
Paseo & Tercel .36-.55 9000-15,400
Fig 1: Checking Ignition Coil Primary Resistance (Paseo)
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