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Ford TFI-IV / DI Ignition Coil Supply Voltage Test Diagram - Coil (+) Terminal

Service figure 7.23 showing how to measure ignition coil supply voltage at the positive terminal with a voltmeter on a TFI-IV or DI system.

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This document is a single illustration (figure 7.23) from an automotive service manual showing how to measure the ignition coil supply voltage on a Ford TFI-IV or DI (distributor ignition) system. The line drawing depicts an E-core style ignition coil with its connector, and a test probe back-probing the coil's positive (+) terminal, which is called out with an arrow and the label 'POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL.' The probe lead runs to the positive (+) input of an analog voltmeter (marked with a 'V' scale and needle), while the meter's negative (−) terminal is connected to 'ENGINE GROUND,' indicated by a ground symbol. A reader learns the correct hookup for checking whether battery/ignition supply voltage is reaching the coil primary: probe the coil positive terminal with the voltmeter positive lead and ground the negative lead to the engine. The figure caption identifies the test as applicable to TFI-IV or DI ignition systems. No specific voltage specifications, year/model applicability, or part numbers appear in this scan; it is one page of a multi-part TFI coil testing sequence (companion scans cover initial diagnosis and primary/secondary resistance checks).

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Frequently asked questions

How do I test the ignition coil supply voltage on a Ford TFI-IV or DI ignition system?
Per figure 7.23, connect a voltmeter's positive (+) lead to the coil's positive (+) terminal and the voltmeter's negative (−) lead to engine ground, then read the voltage.
Which coil terminal do I probe when checking supply voltage?
The diagram points to the POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL on the ignition coil connector as the point to probe with the voltmeter's positive lead.
Where does the voltmeter's negative lead connect during this test?
The negative (−) lead of the voltmeter is connected to ENGINE GROUND, as shown by the ground symbol in the diagram.
What ignition systems does this test apply to?
The caption states it applies to TFI-IV or DI (distributor ignition) systems.

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