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05-08-2006, 03:25 PM

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Test for "weak" coil?

I see in the Shop Manual how to test if your coil is broken. But is there a way to test for a "weak" coil?

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earlesimers Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 84 Car: '91 Camaro RS Engine: 3.1 V6 Transmission: Auto Classifieds Rating: (0)	ignition scope, should show 3 to 4 coil oscillations. might get a st125 spark checker if it fires that good then should be ok, not very accurate though.

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