Testing 'cassette' type ignition coil
Testing 'cassette' type ignition coil
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HustleRussell

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26,708 posts

191 months

Tuesday 14th August 2018
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I know that you have to earth spark plugs if you want to observe the spark.

If you have a 'cassette' type coil is it ok to use a single spark plug to test each cylinder's coil in turn, earthing only the single spark plug, or will this cause damage to the coil / ECU?

Penelope Stopit

11,209 posts

140 months

Tuesday 14th August 2018
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The ECU could be damaged if any HT Leads are not connected to earthed spark plugs, some ECUs can handle an open HT Lead and others can't, I don't have a list of those that can and can't

HustleRussell

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26,708 posts

191 months

Tuesday 14th August 2018
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It’s common coil on plug like this