1989 Geo Spectrum Ignition Coil

1989 GEO SPECTRUM
12,600 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BRONCOSBOY18
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How do you check the primary and secondary ignition coil's on my car?
We have the ignition coil out, and we are only able to get one reading, coming out at around 3 or 4, opposed to what it should be around 9K right?
Aug 29, 2010 at 11:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Yours is way out of specs-replace it

Spectrum Coil Primary resistance :1.20-1.50 ohms and Coil Secondary resistances: 10,200-13,800 ohms
Aug 30, 2010 at 2:29 AM
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