How to test an ignition coil, Diagnose a bad ignition coil. Ignition coil with multimeter, Misfire

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @edgarq-yo1zh
    @edgarq-yo1zh 4 місяці тому +8

    So many videos about ignition coil diagnosing, some use devices that are expensive and i will not use again until another coil goes bad.
    But this video went straight to the point, helped find out the bad coil in a few minutes and got my car back to purring like a baby, thank you so much.

  • @leveragelifestyle8581
    @leveragelifestyle8581 4 місяці тому +3

    Great video. Just tested coils in 5 min and found the one I suspected was causing issues due to a old valve cover gasket issue and it sitting in oil for an extended period of time at some point. Now I'll grab 1 coil instead a whole set for no reason. Thanks!!

  • @picklefoot
    @picklefoot 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks bro. I'm super glad you tested a new one

  • @octaviojabali6981
    @octaviojabali6981 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you best video on how to check coil simple and straight to the point

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  4 місяці тому

      @@octaviojabali6981 I still prefer redneck method just swap it to another cylinder if your miss moves it’s diagnosed.

    • @octaviojabali6981
      @octaviojabali6981 4 місяці тому

      @@TheDIYDoc thank you just so your viewers know i hove a dodge promaster the boot sometimes breaks so what I do is replace the head of coil it separates and there is a long spring i elongated it and it works without removing the stuck boot that is if you’re not replacing spark plug 👍

  • @TileMarbleGranite-u8d
    @TileMarbleGranite-u8d 8 місяців тому

    Amazing tutorial! I am measuring the ignition coils to my truck, Primary should read 0.6 - 0.9 Ohms. Multimeter set on 200, the readings I am getting are; Coil one 02.5; Coil three 01.9; Coil five 01.6; Coil seven 01.8; Coil two 02.6; Coil four 02.3; Coil six03.8; Coil eight 03.6. When I set the multimeter on 200 on the screen it shows 1. Do I extract the 1 out of the readings?

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  8 місяців тому +1

      Make sure yall follow. Page is fairly new but I’m posting often!

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  8 місяців тому

      Hmmmm are you sure they’re supposed to be 0.6-0.9? And no you don’t subtract 1. Higher the resistance the older the coil and the less voltage it will produce. High resistance is bad for voltage flow.

  • @ramone.1021
    @ramone.1021 Місяць тому

    Good info . Question in my multimeter In ohms I have the choice of 200 and 200k, where do I put it to 200 or 200k?

  • @samanthadeer9622
    @samanthadeer9622 5 днів тому

    I tested 3 /4 and when intouch the spring and the pins nothing changes

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  5 днів тому

      @@samanthadeer9622 hmmm then go old school switch your coils and see if code changes. Not all are made same

  • @johnbenjamindesouza9374
    @johnbenjamindesouza9374 20 днів тому

    THANKS

  • @chipsisshook1741
    @chipsisshook1741 8 місяців тому

    If I’m doing this on a motorcycle, my coils look the exact same btw, but should I just replace all of them while I’m at it? I’ll be testing mine tomorrow.

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  8 місяців тому +1

      On a motorcycle likely only 2. Also they are likely a different configuration and set up.

    • @chipsisshook1741
      @chipsisshook1741 8 місяців тому +1

      @@TheDIYDoccan I test them relatively the same way though?

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  8 місяців тому +1

      @@chipsisshook1741 yes. Same concept. Connections are just different is all.

  • @wyattsdad8561
    @wyattsdad8561 2 місяці тому +1

    Great vid man 👌

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  2 місяці тому +1

      @@wyattsdad8561 Thanks man give me a follow and like.

    • @wyattsdad8561
      @wyattsdad8561 2 місяці тому

      @@TheDIYDoc done ✔️

  • @chipsisshook1741
    @chipsisshook1741 8 місяців тому

    I just tested my motorcycle one, the range is supposed to be 1.6 to 1.8 ohms and I got 2.5. Does this mean it’s bad?

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  8 місяців тому +1

      No. That’s small range. If it runs it’s fine. I wouldn’t even check em unless you’re having a miss. Mild increase in resistance isn’t an indicator it’s bad

    • @chipsisshook1741
      @chipsisshook1741 8 місяців тому

      @@TheDIYDoc i have a misfire in one of the cylinders. What else should I check

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  8 місяців тому

      @@chipsisshook1741 check spark plug. Ignition coil. Compression. It’s one of those things long as getting gas to it. What was ohms on other coil? Similar or different.

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  8 місяців тому

      If other coil is 1.6-1.8 then yes that 2.5 is prob bad. As resistance increases forage decreases could be causing weak spark

    • @jeffreyzondo7560
      @jeffreyzondo7560 6 місяців тому

      Im checking my ignition coils. Kia rio. 4cylinder Output is 5.99 , 5.96 , 6.06 , 6.06. Are they fine or must i change

  • @jeffreyzondo7560
    @jeffreyzondo7560 6 місяців тому

    Im checking my ignition coils. Kia rio. 4cylinder Output is 5.99 , 5.96 , 6.06 , 6.06. Are they fine or must i change

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  6 місяців тому

      Idk the standard for your car but if they are all equal that’s reassuring and likely fine.

    • @picklefoot
      @picklefoot 4 місяці тому

      Good answer. No advice just posting vids

  • @ahmedfouad9847
    @ahmedfouad9847 6 місяців тому

    Is amazing no alot of body is talking and he dont know about this point i have missFire in all cylinder without any fault code on the scanner and i have alot of think after i saw your video i teat my ignition coil is give me 2.9 & 3.0 but the problem i dont know what is the standard range u can help me to know what the stander range or my vehicle 🫡

  • @tonyduong3639
    @tonyduong3639 5 місяців тому

    i checked all my 3 old four coils' output circuit for toyota sienna 2004, they showed nothing at all for output. BUT I didn't understand why my car still ran and idling smoothly. Any ideas?

    • @TheDIYDoc
      @TheDIYDoc  5 місяців тому

      Not checking resistance properly.

  • @Trudeautthebestt
    @Trudeautthebestt 3 місяці тому

    i have 4 pins