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1991 BMW 735 Repair Question


Topics covered: Ignition coil, Terminal, Engine.
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Asked on November 30, 2009

BMW 735 Ignition coil Problem

Electrical problem
1991 BMW 735 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 9000 miles

can you guys tell me how to test a 1991 735il ignition coil with a multimeter and how much is ohms the coil should have when it is good thank you very much
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Answer

Replied on January 24, 2010

Ignition Coil Resistance & Secondary Voltage Check (535i, 735i & 735iL)
Measure primary coil resistance between Black wire terminal and Green wire terminal. Measure secondary coil resistance between coil tower and Green wire terminal. Connect engine analyzer to engine. Observe secondary coil pattern and voltage. Secondary voltage should be 6000-14,000 volts, with maximum deviation between cylinders not less than 3000 volts.
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE –
Ohms @ 68Â °F (20Â °C)ApplicationPrimarySecondary318i, 318iC & 318is.4-.8(1) 325i, 325iC, 325is & 525i.4-.8(1) 535i, 735i & 735iL.3-.58000-10,000(1)Secondary coil resistance on 525i, 318 and 325 Series cannot be measured.

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