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1995 Mercedes Benz 320sl Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Terminal, Alternator.
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Asked on February 15, 2010

1995 Mercedes Benz 320sl IGNITION COILS GETTING BURNT

Engine Mechanical problem
1995 Mercedes Benz 320sl 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 40000 miles

I have an SL 320 and it is the second time that the ignition coil have been burn by its self. I have noticed that there was low voltage supply in 2 of them.
I have also checked the battery and the alternator, both seem to be ok.
what could be the problem?
Avatar Asked by emwindia

Answer

Replied on February 15, 2010

Hi
Check voltage on red/blue wires to each coil. Should be battery voltage. Also ohm check each coil across terminals, then from each terminal to ground.
Let me know
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