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Tom Wesenberg · 05-09-2018, 06:30 AM

I've seen a coil burned up in 30 minutes, when the key was left on.
It draws 4 amps with the engine stopped, but only uses 1 to 1 1/2 amps when the engine is running.

05-09-2018, 06:30 AM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Would leaving the ignition on cause damage to the coil? I've seen a coil burned up in 30 minutes, when the key was left on. It draws 4 amps with the engine stopped, but only uses 1 to 1 1/2 amps when the engine is running.