XJ-S V12-5.3L (1982)
Ignition Cable: Testing and Inspection
1.
Remove ignition wires from engine.
2.
Measure resistance of each wire. Readings should be:
1A .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3.05k to 7.35k ohms
2A .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2.09k to 5.04k ohms
3A .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2.27k to 5.46k ohms
4A .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3.48k to 8.40k ohms
5A .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3.13k to 7.56k ohms
6A .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3.22k to 7.77k ohms
1B .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4.00k to 9.66k ohms
2B .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2.78k to 6.72k ohms
3B .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1.31k to 3.15k ohms
4B .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2.00k to 4.83k ohms
5B .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3.31k to 7.98k ohms
6B .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3.92k to 9.45k ohms
3.
If wires are not to specification, replace wires.