Checking terminals

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector

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Ignition off.
Disconnect the ignition coil connector.
Check the ignition coil connector for contact resistance and oxidation according to Contact resistance and oxidation .

Fig 3: Identifying Ohmmeter
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Was a fault detected?

YES
Refer to Verification
NO
Refer to Checking the signal cable