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Re: coil wires

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 7:58 pm
by gwyndav310
bmcecosse wrote:It 'could' be - have you measured the impedance ? It may be a coil intended for a ballast ignition system ?
sorry im not that good at electrics its easier for me to try a new coil

Re: coil wires

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 8:41 pm
by bmcecosse
:roll: And how will you know it's the correct coil for the job? A simple multimeter from Maplins is all you need.

Re: coil wires

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 9:19 pm
by gwyndav310
bmcecosse wrote::roll: And how will you know it's the correct coil for the job? A simple multimeter from Maplins is all you need.
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 right

Re: coil wires

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 10:52 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes indeed - if you buy from a reputable supplier. But modern coils don't have a great reputation........

Re: coil wires

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 10:59 pm
by gwyndav310
bmcecosse wrote:Yes indeed - if you buy from a reputable supplier. But modern coils don't have a great reputation........
i normally order from esm,is it true that coils should be mounted on the inner bay because the function better upright than flat

Re: coil wires

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 11:18 pm
by bmcecosse
Mine happens to be upright - but it shouldn't matter if they have been properly filled with oil.......

Re: coil wires

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 11:55 pm
by gwyndav310
bmcecosse wrote:Mine happens to be upright - but it shouldn't matter if they have been properly filled with oil.......

Re: coil wires

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 11:59 pm
by gwyndav310
bmcecosse wrote:Mine happens to be upright - but it shouldn't matter if they have been properly filled with oil.......
im going away till monday will let you know when i have received and fitted coil

Re: coil wires

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 10:38 pm
by gwyndav310
gwyndav310 wrote:
bmcecosse wrote:Mine happens to be upright - but it shouldn't matter if they have been properly filled with oil.......
im going away till monday will let you know when i have received and fitted coil
fitted new coil not getting hot now fingers crossed