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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)02 · 10 Engine
02 · Engine

Checking gap

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Fuel system (1108, 1242 SPI) › Checking gap
10 EngineChecking gap
Diagram showing the gap measurement between the sensor and phonic wheel on the engine crankshaft pulley.

Checking gap

The gap between sensor and phonic wheel must be 0.5-1.5 mm.

Checking electrical resistance

The resistance measured with a digital multi-meter must be between 650 and 720Ω at 20° C.

Because correct angular positioning of the rpm and TDC sensor is achieved by means of a rigid mount, this adjustment is not possible.

CHECKING IGNITION COIL PRIMARY WINDING RESISTANCE

Diagram showing the ignition coil and surrounding components in the engine bay.

Bring the probes of an ohmeter into contact with the positive terminal (marked +) and the negative terminal (marked –) respectively.

The primary winding resistance read off the instrument should be between 0.495 Ω and 0.605 Ω at 20° C.
If reading is less than 0.495 Ω or infinity, replace the ignition coil.

CHECKING IGNITION COIL SECONDARY WINDING RESISTANCE

Diagram showing the high tension outputs of the ignition coil.

Bring probes of an ohmeter into contact with the two high tension outputs.
The secondary winding resistance reading on the instrument should be between 6660 Ω and 8140 Ω at 20° C.
If a reading of infinity is obtained, replace the ignition coil.

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