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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3 (ENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - EXCEPT V12)IGNITION CHECKSDIRECT IGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION COIL SECONDARY SIGNAL CHECK
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
Ignition Coil Secondary Signal Check
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Ignition Coil Secondary Signal Check
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- Connect engine analyzer and Adapter (127020) as described in IGNITION COIL PRIMARY SIGNAL CHECK . Remove ignition coil. Connect a spark plug wire (between coil and spark plug) to cylinder being tested. Connect inductive pick-up Blue lead, on lead to cylinder being tested. See Fig 1.IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
Primary Secondary .8 (1) Not Measurable (1) Specification is approximate - Produce stopped signal on oscilloscope by pressing "R" button on tester. Display of ignition signal on oscilloscope will be strongest when inductive clip and Black lead are connected to same cylinder. Display on oscilloscope may be disturbed by neighboring ignition leads (this is normal).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.