Topic: Coil ?
Is there anyway of checking if your coil is dead ? My bug has been starting fine but it now doesnt fire ? theres power going to it as have checked ??
I'm just off junction 25 !!! 
Topic started by shawns 2010-02-04 16:32:32
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shawns wrote:
Is there anyway of checking if your coil is dead ? My bug has been starting fine but it now doesnt fire ? theres power going to it as have checked ??
You can test the resistance of the coil with a multimeter - no idea what it should be off the top of my head as I have a few and usually just swap for a known good one 
You need to check both the primary (positive to king lead connector) and the secondary (king lead to negative) coils
**EDIT** I assume you've already done the hold a spark plug connected to the ht lead near a tinware screw open the points with a screwdriver to see if you get a spark test?
Last edited by Carbon (2010-02-04 16:43:32)
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Yes i have carried out the bottom suggestion, but i tried again this morning and it has sparked into life again ?? hey ho!! Thanx tho
I'm just off junction 25 !!!
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Could be breaking down when hot (common fault) so keep an eye on it.
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You could find an auto electricians and get them to do a full test on it but it may just be cheaper to buy a spare and carry it with you.
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ok thanx for that
I'm just off junction 25 !!!
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reckon it is breaking down as probs firing again?? The coil felt really hot aswell is that right ??
I'm just off junction 25 !!!
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Time for a new one! you might have to replace the condenser as well. (o\!/o)
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Stuart wrote:
Time for a new one! you might have to replace the condenser as well. (o\!/o)
May as well given how cheap they are
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ok cheers, the condensor? that goes from the coil to the ?? sorry memory blank
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I'm just off junction 25 !!!