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Spark Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Plymouth Laser and 1994 Eagle Talon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check for spark at coil wire and at each spark plug wire using a high-output spark tester. Check spark plug wire resistance on suspect wires. Resistance should not be greater than specification. See HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE (1.8L) table.

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE(1.8L)

Spark Plug Wire No. Ohms
1 10,100
2 11,500
3 12,000
4 13,000