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Old May 16, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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how to test msd coil

is there a way to test this to see if its bad?
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Old May 17, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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Re: how to test msd coil

i just sprayed some amonia water to see if any of my wires are arcing out and sure enough once the water hit the coil spark jumped from under the msd wire to the coil. what does this mean the coil or wire is bad
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Old May 17, 2010 | 05:59 AM
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Re: how to test msd coil

put your tongue on the coil and have a good friend turn the car over for you.... no other then not sure any other ways have you tried calling msd? they may have some trouble shooting for you.
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