how do you test the coils to see if there bad

1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
215,000 MILES
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JOE RAGUSA
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i have changed plugs and wire but motor still has a miss
Sep 23, 2012 at 11:41 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i would start with a compression test. with your mileage, it would be a good idea.

try switching coils and see if the miss moves with the coil.

Roy
Sep 23, 2012 at 11:43 PM
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