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View Full Version : Testing coils Optical TDI 10-15-2009, 12:48 PM Is there a test method for coils? Ohm or something similar? I'd like to test them before buying new if possible. 20k miles on the car and upper rpms don't seem as strong as they should. Huey52 10-15-2009, 12:59 PM http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=89515&highlight=coil+testing Charles R. Hill 10-15-2009, 02:10 PM The problem with the OEM coils is that they don't seem to last long. The problem with Mazda's specs is that even when a coil is within spec it may still be a problematic coil. Huey52 10-15-2009, 04:20 PM The solution: xun4gvn4everx 10-15-2009, 04:21 PM The problem with the OEM coils is that they don't seem to last long. The problem with Mazda's specs is that even when a coil is within spec it may still be a problematic coil. Exactly. Your best bet is to just upgrade your coils and wires. Huey52 10-15-2009, 04:23 PM A cleaner view: CyberPitz 10-15-2009, 05:22 PM 102x90 pixels makes it not so "clean" :lol2: Rote8 10-15-2009, 08:08 PM 102x90 pixels makes it not so "clean" :lol2: That is for the RX8 scale model.... :dunno: Mazurfer 10-15-2009, 08:32 PM That is for the RX8 scale model.... :dunno: :uhh: I gotta get me some of those! Think my scale model needs an upgrade, it's got a misfire and flashing CEL as it moves across the desk! :cussing: Think it comes with a mini BHR sticker as well? Jon316G 10-15-2009, 08:43 PM Optical TDI- Since you live in Cleveland and I'm 20 minutes away down in Streetsboro, I can look at them for you and show you how to test the ignition (I have an inline timing light too). I also have spare coils we can swap to test out also. Huey52 10-16-2009, 08:39 AM LOL Funny guys. Obviously the 'cleaner view' is not my pict, but compared to my in-bay shot I think the OP gets the picture (pun intended). ;) Jon316G 10-16-2009, 09:08 AM LOL Funny guys. Obviously the 'cleaner view' is not my pict, but compared to my in-bay shot I think the OP gets the picture (pun intended). ;) LMAO... I'll post a cleaner pic of the "cleaner view" since that was my pic ;) 146941 And with them installed: 146942 Optical TDI 10-16-2009, 12:12 PM Optical TDI- Since you live in Cleveland and I'm 20 minutes away down in Streetsboro, I can look at them for you and show you how to test the ignition (I have an inline timing light too). I also have spare coils we can swap to test out also. Did you notice a difference with the BHR coils? Those are about $500 vs new stock ones for $130. If the difference is very subtle, then I will just buy new stockers every 2 years. xun4gvn4everx 10-16-2009, 12:18 PM The BHR coils def make a difference and last a lot longer than the OEM ones. Huey52 10-16-2009, 04:15 PM Where's your tower brace Jon??? ;) LMAO... I'll post a cleaner pic of the "cleaner view" since that was my pic ;) 146941 And with them installed: 146942 |