sorry im not that good at electrics its easier for me to try a new coilbmcecosse wrote:It 'could' be - have you measured the impedance ? It may be a coil intended for a ballast ignition system ?
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the coil on the car when i bought it could be the wrong one if i buy a coil for a 1098 at least ill know it will be rightbmcecosse wrote:And how will you know it's the correct coil for the job? A simple multimeter from Maplins is all you need.
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Yes indeed - if you buy from a reputable supplier. But modern coils don't have a great reputation........



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i normally order from esm,is it true that coils should be mounted on the inner bay because the function better upright than flatbmcecosse wrote:Yes indeed - if you buy from a reputable supplier. But modern coils don't have a great reputation........
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Mine happens to be upright - but it shouldn't matter if they have been properly filled with oil.......



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bmcecosse wrote:Mine happens to be upright - but it shouldn't matter if they have been properly filled with oil.......
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im going away till monday will let you know when i have received and fitted coilbmcecosse wrote:Mine happens to be upright - but it shouldn't matter if they have been properly filled with oil.......
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fitted new coil not getting hot now fingers crossedgwyndav310 wrote:im going away till monday will let you know when i have received and fitted coilbmcecosse wrote:Mine happens to be upright - but it shouldn't matter if they have been properly filled with oil.......