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Ignition Coil Inspection: Notes

  1. Ignition "OFF"
  2. Ignition coil connector: Disconnect
  3. Visually/physically inspect the following items:
    • Damage, cracks and flashover
  4. Measure the primary coil resistance between terminals 1,3 and 2,3

    Specification: 

    TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

    Temperature Ignition Coil Resistance
    (°C) (°F) Primary Coil (Ω) Secondary Coil (kΩ)
    -20 -4 0.5 7.7
    0 32 0.54 8.4
    20 68 0.58 9.1
    40 104 0.62 9.8
    60 140 0.66 10.5
    80 176 0.71 11.2
    Fig 1: Measuring Primary Coil Resistance Between Terminals 1,3 And 2,3
    G06415101Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Is resistance within the specified value?

    YES 

    NO 

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