Camaro V6-173 2.8L (1983)
Fig. 14 Testing Hall Effect switch
Hall Effect Switch Testing (If Equipped)
1. Noting polarity, connect battery and suitable voltmeter as shown in Fig. 4.
2. Voltmeter should read less than 0.5 volts. If not, replace Hall Effect switch.
3. Insert knife blade as shown in Fig. 4. Voltmeter should read within 0.5 volts of battery voltage. If not, replace Hall Effect switch.
Units With Integral Coil
Fig. 15 Testing integral ignition coil
Ignition Coil Testing
1. Connect a suitable ohmmeter as shown in Fig. 1, step 1. Using the low scale, read ohmmeter. Should be near zero or zero. If not, replace coil.
2. Connect ohmmeter both ways as shown in Fig. 1, step 2. Using the high scale, read ohmmeter. If both readings are infinite, replace coil.