Checking the ignition cables

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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Ignition off.
Disconnect the spark plug caps.
Disconnect the ignition cables from the ignition coils.
Connect an ohmmeter between the spark plug cap and the terminal for the coil for each cable.

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Cables
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Fig 3: Identifying Ohmmeter
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The ohmmeter should read 1-2 kΩ, depending on the length of the ignition cable.

OK
Refer to Replacing ignition coil
NOT OK
Refer to Replacing ignition cable