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Ignition Coil Resistance

  1. On Diamante (DOHC), Stealth and 3000GT, measure primary coil resistance between terminal No. 3 (power terminal) and each individual coil terminal using a DVOM. See Fig 1 . To check secondary coil resistance, measure resistance between towers of each individual coil.
  2. On Montero 3.0L 24-valve, measure primary coil resistance between terminal No. 1 (power terminal) and each individual coil terminal using a DVOM. See Fig 1 . To check secondary coil resistance, measure resistance between towers of each individual coil.
    Fig 1: Ignition Coil Connector Terminal ID (V6 - DIS - Diamante, Stealth & 3000GT)
    G95I31029Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA
  3. Replace coil if primary and secondary coil resistances are not within specification. See IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE  table.
    IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

    Application Primary Secondary
    3.0L (VIN H)
    Diamante & Stealth .72-.88 10,290-13,920
    3.0L (VIN J & K) .67-.81 11,310-15,300
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