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Pick-Up Coil: Service and Repair

- Disconnect electrical connector.
- Remove distributor cap and rotor.

Dust Cover, Red And White Wires:





- Remove dust cover from igniter.
- Disconnect red and white wires from igniter.

Measuring Pick-Up Coil Resistance:





- Connect an ohmmeter to red and white wires, and measure pickup coil resistance. The pickup coil resistance is not within 130 - 190 ohms. If the resistance is not within specification, replace pickup coil.

Connecting Red And White Wires To Ignitor:





- After checking, connect the red and white wires to igniter as shown, and then install dust cover.
- Lightly install flange bolts and prepare for ignition timing adjustment.
- Check to make sure that rotor is in good condition and inserted in shaft securely.
- Inspect distributor cap and clean or replace as required.
- Make sure that distributor cap seal is placed properly and install cap, and then fasten it with screws.
- Connect vacuum hoses with vacuum controller.
- Connect distributor lead coupler.
- Check and adjust ignition timing.