Ignition Cable: Testing and Inspection

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
1. Measure the resistance of high-tension lead by using an ohmmeter.

Specification
No.1 lead: 4-11 Kohm
No.2 lead: 3-8 Kohm
No.3 lead: 2-6 Kohm
No.4 lead: 1-5 Kohm





2. If not as specified, replace the high-tension lead.
RENDER: 1.0x

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