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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999CABRIO (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION COILTESTING AND INSPECTION
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Ignition Coil: Testing and Inspection
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Testing and Inspection
Special Tools, Testers And Auxiliary Items
- Multimeter (Fluke 83 Or Equivalent)
- Connector Test Kit VW 1594
Test Sequence
- Disconnect connector and ignition wire from ignition coil -N152-.
- Connect multimeter with test leads from VW 1594 to measure resistance.
- Check ignition coil primary resistance with multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) between terminals 1 and 15.
Specification: 0.5-1.2 Ohms
- Check ignition coil secondary resistance with multimeter between terminals 4 and 15.
Specification: 3-4 K Ohms
If the specifications are not attained:
- Replace ignition coil -N 152-.
- Multimeter (Fluke 83 Or Equivalent)
- Connector Test Kit VW 1594
Test Sequence
- Disconnect connector and ignition wire from ignition coil -N152-.
- Connect multimeter with test leads from VW 1594 to measure resistance.
- Check ignition coil primary resistance with multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) between terminals 1 and 15.
Specification: 0.5-1.2 Ohms
- Check ignition coil secondary resistance with multimeter between terminals 4 and 15.
Specification: 3-4 K Ohms
If the specifications are not attained:
- Replace ignition coil -N 152-.
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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.