Ignition Coil Check (Montero Sport)
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- Measure primary coil resistance between each ignition coil terminal. See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE table.
- Measure secondary coil resistance between each ignition coil high-voltage terminal as follows:
- Cylinders No. 3 and 6 coil - A coil.
- Cylinders No. 1 and 4 coil - B coil.
- Cylinders No. 2 and 5 coil - C coil.
See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE table for standard resistance values.
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE
| Application | Primary Coil (Ohms) | Secondary Coil (Ohms) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamante | 0.5-0.7 | 9,000-13,000 | |
| Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder & Galant | |||
| 2.4L | ..... | 8,500-11,500 | |
| 3.0L | 0.56-0.68 | 9,400-12,800 | |
| Lancer, Lancer Evolution VIII & Montero | ..... | 8,500-11,500 | |
| Montero Sport | 0.74-0.90 | 20,100-27,300 | |
| Outlander | ..... | 8,500-11,500 | |