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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1996JETTA (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMSPECIFICATIONSELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Electrical Specifications
1996 Volkswagen Jetta (1H2) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Electrical Specifications
DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR
I.D. marking: R1
Resistance 600 - 1400 ohms
IGNITION COIL
Coil I.D.: Green label
Primary Resistance
Between terminals 1 & 15 0.5 - 0.7 ohms
Secondary Resistance
Between terminals 4 & 15 3000 - 4000 ohms
IGNITION COIL WIRE
Resistance:
With suppressors INSTALLED 300 - 700 ohms
With suppressors REMOVED 1.5 ohms max
Suppressor, Dist. side 600 - 1400 ohms
Suppressor, Coil side 600 - 1400 ohms
SPARK PLUG WIRES
Resistance:
With suppressors INSTALLED 2300 - 3700 ohms
With suppressors REMOVED 1.5 ohms max.
Suppressor, Dist. side 600 - 1400 ohms
Suppressor, Plug side 4000 - 6000 ohms
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.