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Ford TFI-IV / DI Ignition Coil Primary Resistance Test Diagram

Service procedure step 7.10 showing an ohmmeter measuring TFI-IV/DI ignition coil primary resistance.

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This document is a single illustrated figure (numbered 7.10) from an automotive service manual showing how to measure the primary resistance of an ignition coil used with TFI-IV (Thick Film Integrated) or DI (Distributor Ignition) systems. The line drawing depicts an E-core style ignition coil with its high-tension tower and a two-terminal primary connector. Two test probes from an analog ohmmeter (identified by the Ω symbol on the meter face) are inserted into the coil's primary connector terminals, one of which is marked "+". The illustration demonstrates the proper probe placement for checking primary winding resistance. This figure is part of a set of ignition-system test procedure scans (companion images cover initial diagnosis, secondary resistance, and supply voltage testing for the same TFI coil). The document contains no resistance specifications, year/model applicability, or step-by-step text — it is purely a visual reference for where to connect the ohmmeter leads when performing the primary resistance test on a TFI-IV or DI ignition coil, such as those used on Ford trucks like the uploader's 1990 Bronco.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you measure the primary resistance on a TFI-IV or DI ignition coil?
Per the illustration, connect the two ohmmeter test probes to the two primary terminals of the coil's connector (one terminal is marked "+") and read the resistance on the meter.
What tool is used for this ignition coil test?
An ohmmeter — the diagram shows an analog meter with an ohms (Ω) symbol connected to the coil by two test leads.
Which ignition systems does this coil test diagram apply to?
The caption states it applies to TFI-IV or DI ignition systems.
Does this document give the resistance specification for the coil?
No. The figure only shows probe placement for measuring primary resistance; no ohm value specifications are printed on it.

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