Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Ignition Cable: Specifications

RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

IGNITION COIL:

NOTE: One of two types of ignition coils are used on vehicles with CIS fuel injection systems.

Primary Resistance - both types (measured between coil terminals 1 & 15)

RESISTANCE:0.5 - 1.5 ohms

 
Secondary Resistance - both types (measured between coil terminals 1 & 4)

RESISTANCE:5K - 9K ohms

IGNITION WIRES AND CONNECTORS:

COIL WIRE (with radio)

Resistance (with radio) ...........................................................................................................................................................  2000 +/- 800 ohms
Resistance (with radio) .............................................................................................................................................................................  0 ohms

SPARK PLUG WIRES

Resistance (with radio) .........................................................................................................................................................  6000 +/- 1400 ohms
Resistance (with radio) ...........................................................................................................................................................  1000 +/- 400 ohms

If resistance is not within specification, check individual components.

SPARK PLUG CONNECTORS (with radio)

Resistance (with radio) .........................................................................................................................................................  5000 +/- 1000 ohms
Resistance (with radio) ...........................................................................................................................................................  1000 +/- 400 ohms

CAP CONNECTORS

Resistance ..............................................................................................................................................................................  1000 +/- 400 ohms

IGNITION WIRES (without connectors)

Resistance .................................................................................................................................................................................................  0 ohms

  
DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR:

 
Measured between tip of electrode and center contact.

Resistance ................................................................................................................................................................................  Approx. 1K ohms