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Old Jun 7, 2025 | 09:49 AM
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I tried to get an ohm reading off of the ignition coil and it was very inconsistent/hard to get a reading. The prongs look to have quite a bit of corrosion and the connector doesn’t look that great either.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2025 | 11:37 AM
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Rear cylinder is not getting spark. Replaced plug wires and the front will spark (kind of weak) and the rear will not spark at all
 

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Old Jun 7, 2025 | 04:36 PM
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I'm more inclined to think that judging by the picture you posted of the coil connection, that that's your problem. I just looked at it on my computer and not my phone and yeah I don't see how you can get a good connection there... That looks Horrible..
 
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