Andybarbet
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 posted on 15/2/12 at 08:07 PM |
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Can you test a coil ????
My stepsons nan has just messaged me asking if i can pop over & test the coil on her 1990 mercedes.
In the past if i thought my coil had gone, i just borrowed one from a similar car to eliminate it or just bought another one with a view to having a
spare if the old one was ok.
How can i test it ??
Apologies if this is a simple thing, the reason for building the kitcar was to learn lots so hopefully this'll teach me something too 
Cheers - Andy
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 15/2/12 at 08:15 PM |
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normall with an ohm,s meter....just need to know waht values you are looking for
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 15/2/12 at 08:18 PM |
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Ok, i've got a multimeter
Anyone know what resistance im looking for ??
As far as i know its a petrol 190E (I think thats the model)
I can find out exactly what model etc if it helps ?
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Alan M
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| posted on 15/2/12 at 08:20 PM |
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can't comment as I've lost my sense of humour
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britishtrident
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| posted on 15/2/12 at 08:23 PM |
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Unless the LT side gets overheated and burns out normally coils fail on the HT side the insulation breaks down, you can test to an extent with
a spark gap tester but to be honest I would always replace coil HT leads and plugs.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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steve m
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| posted on 15/2/12 at 08:25 PM |
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Alan
That did make me laugh !!
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Alan M
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| posted on 15/2/12 at 08:37 PM |
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daviep
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| posted on 15/2/12 at 08:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
Alan
That did make me laugh !!
me too....it's not often I agree with steve
“A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone.”
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wilkingj
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| posted on 16/2/12 at 09:20 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
Unless the LT side gets overheated and burns out normally coils fail on the HT side the insulation breaks down, you can test to an extent with
a spark gap tester but to be honest I would always replace coil HT leads and plugs.
Completely agree.
Dont forget the Dizzy Cap and Rotor arm (if its that type of system) as well.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 16/2/12 at 12:47 PM |
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I didnt think old women needed coils...................................and she wants you to test it ! LOL
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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scudderfish
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| posted on 16/2/12 at 05:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wylliezx9r
I didnt think old women needed coils...................................and she wants you to test it ! LOL
Quick! Pass the brain bleach!
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