Golf GTI L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHC (9A) (1990)
Ignition Cable: Testing and Inspection
***UPDATED BY TSB# 289101, OCTOBER 1991
1.
Remove spark plug wires (mark position at cap and plug).
2.
Check wires visually for cracks, rub marks, oil saturation and corrosion at terminals. Replace if needed.
Checking Spark Plug Wire
3.
Measure overall resistance of each wire. Reading should be between:
4800 - 7200 ohms
If reading is correct, plug wire is good, move to step 7.
Checking Spark Plug Connector
4.
If reading is incorrect, measure resistance of spark plug connector only. Reading should be between:
4000 - 6000 ohms
If reading is incorrect, replace and retest with new connector.
Connector Testing
5.
Measure resistance of cap connector only. Reading should be between: