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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Testing coils

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.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...t=coil+testing
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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The solution:
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
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.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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A cleaner view:
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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102x90 pixels makes it not so "clean"
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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102x90 pixels makes it not so "clean"
That is for the RX8 scale model....

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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Rote8
That is for the RX8 scale model....

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!

Think it comes with a mini BHR sticker as well?
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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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.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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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).
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Huey52
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
Testing coils-bhr-coils.jpg
And with them installed:
Testing coils-bhr-coils-installed.jpg
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Jon316G
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.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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The BHR coils def make a difference and last a lot longer than the OEM ones.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Where's your tower brace Jon???

Originally Posted by Jon316G
LMAO... I'll post a cleaner pic of the "cleaner view" since that was my pic
Attachment 146941
And with them installed:
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