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Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RV) (1990)

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Ignition Coil: Specifications

COIL WIRE

Wire (complete) resistance ........................................................................................................................................................................  1200 - 2800 ohms
Wire (only) resistance .....................................................................................................................................................................................  approx. 0 ohm
Cap connector resistance .............................................................................................................................................................................  600 - 1400 ohms
Coil connector resistance .............................................................................................................................................................................  600 - 1400 ohms

IGNITION COIL

Resistance between terminals 1 (-) and 15 (+):
Coil w/ green label ......................................................................................................................................................................................  0.52 - 0.76 ohms
Coil w/ gray label ............................................................................................................................................................................................  0.6 - 0.8 ohms
Resistance between terminals 4 (center) and 15 (+):
Coil w/ green label ....................................................................................................................................................................................  2400 - 3500 ohms
Coil w/ gray label ......................................................................................................................................................................................  6900 - 8500 ohms

IGNITION TIMING

Checking (at idle 800 ± 50 RPM) ....................................................................................................................................................................  4° - 8° BTDC
Adjust to (at idle 800 ± 50 RPM) .....................................................................................................................................................................  5° - 7° BTDC

PLUG WIRES

Wire (complete) resistance ........................................................................................................................................................................  4600 - 7400 ohms
Wire (only) resistance .....................................................................................................................................................................................  approx. 0 ohm
Cap connector resistance .............................................................................................................................................................................  600 - 1400 ohms
Plug connector resistance ..........................................................................................................................................................................  4000 - 6000 ohms

ROTOR

Resistance ....................................................................................................................................................................................................  600 - 1400 ohms

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