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Ignition Cable: Testing and Inspection

HIGH-TENSION CORDS INSPECTION:
1. REMOVE NO.1 INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR.
2. DISCONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS FROM SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION COIL.
3. REMOVE EACH CORD IN TURN FROM THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND TEST AS FOLLOWS.
4. INSPECT HIGH-TENSION CORD RESISTANCE



- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance.

Maximum resistance: 25 K Ohms per cord.

- If the resistance is greater than maximum, replace the high-tension cord.
5. REINSTALL EACH CORD TO THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
6. RECONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS TO IGNITION COIL.
7. RECONNECT HIGH-TENSION CORDS TO SPARK PLUGS.
8. REINSTALL NO.1 INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR.