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Old 07-04-2020, 04:18 PM   #3
Werner
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Default Re: Question about the ignition coil

Gero, that sounds like a short circuit [Masseschluß Unterbrecher]. If the I-coil gets too hot, it draws too much continuous current.

Simple test: do not measure the voltage, but the current. With the breaker open, it must go to 0 amps.
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