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Ignition System - TFI-IV: Testing: Stator

  1. Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position. Remove and ground coil wire. Attach digital voltmeter negative lead to distributor base. Disconnect spout in-line connector near distributor. Attach positive lead to ignition module side of connector.
  2. Place ignition switch in the "ON" position. Using ignition key, bump starter 4-5 times and measure voltage while engine is stationary. Allow digital voltmeter reading to stabilize before taking measurement. Record all values.
  3. If lowest reading is less than 0.5 volts, replace stator assembly. If highest reading is less than 70% of battery voltage, but the lowest reading is greater than 0.5 volts, remove TFI-IV ignition module from distributor.
  4. Inspect stator and TFI-IV terminals for misalignment or damage. If terminals are okay, replace stator assembly.
  5. Measure resistance between TFI-IV module terminals. See Fig 1. Refer to the TFI-IV MODULE RESISTANCE VALUES table.
Fig 1: TFI-IV Ignition Module Terminal Locations
G72850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
TFI-IV MODULE RESISTANCE VALUES

Measure Between Terminals Ohms
"GND"-"PIP In" Greater Than 500
"PIP PWR"-"PIP In" Less Than 2000
"PIP PWR"-"TFI PWR" Less Than 200
"GND"-"IGN GND" Less Than 2
"PIP In"-"PIP" Less Than 200