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Ignition Coil Resistance

  1. Remove primary and secondary leads from ignition coil. Using ohmmeter, check primary resistance between positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of coil. See Fig 1 . If resistance is not .49-.73 ohms, replace ignition coil.
  2. Check secondary resistance between positive (+) terminal and coil tower. See Fig 2 . If resistance is not 20,000-31,000 ohms, replace coil.
Fig 1: Checking Primary Coil Resistance
G97D05160Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Checking Secondary Coil Resistance
G97H05162Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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