Testing Coil Pack 5.4l
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Testing Coil Pack 5.4l
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL HOW TO BENCH TEST THE COIL PACK ON A 5.4L I HAVE A 98 EXP. AN ITS RUNNING LIKE CRAP,SKIPPING,CUTTING BACK . IT RUNS FINE UNTIL MOTOR WARMS UP ,CHANGED PLUGS BUT DIDNT HELP AT ALL.CHECK ENGINE FLASHES AND GOES OUT BUT SHOWS NO CODES. THANKS
Junior User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 58
Likes: 1
Testing Coil Pack 5.4l
Take it off the plug, stick a screw driver in where the plug goes and VERY VERY carefully explain to your wife the difference between "Bump it" and "Crank it"....Just kidding, I have no idea but I laugh just thinking of my days as a 16 year old looking for spark.
Rod
Rod
New User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Testing Coil Pack 5.4l
Try this....
Resistance between the two tabs (where the conn. goes) is .8 ohms on a brandy new one I have. I keep a spare now. Resistance from each tab to the "center" is ~5.8K ohms. I think it needs to be within 4K--->10K.
I think those coils may be different between models. I had a tech at the dealership test one he had lying around, and had 2.4 ohms across the connector, and the same 5.xK to the center.
Check the boot on the coil. I noticed mine were cracking so I just bought a bunch of the boots.
Also, If you find that a coil has not been firing, check the plug.
BUT DON'T FORGET TO CLEAN OUT ALL OF THE CRAP THAT FALLS IN THERE!! BEFORE taking the plug out.
Resistance between the two tabs (where the conn. goes) is .8 ohms on a brandy new one I have. I keep a spare now. Resistance from each tab to the "center" is ~5.8K ohms. I think it needs to be within 4K--->10K.
I think those coils may be different between models. I had a tech at the dealership test one he had lying around, and had 2.4 ohms across the connector, and the same 5.xK to the center.
Check the boot on the coil. I noticed mine were cracking so I just bought a bunch of the boots.
Also, If you find that a coil has not been firing, check the plug.
BUT DON'T FORGET TO CLEAN OUT ALL OF THE CRAP THAT FALLS IN THERE!! BEFORE taking the plug out.
New User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
coil pack testing
i too made the mistake of washing the engine. i have been fortunite to only have a small miss that is not too noticable. however, i cannot stand it and must correct it. i've got new plugs standing by. i want to attack this in one sitting. you mentioned ohms testing the COP's. but how do you test them under a load? i belive this is were i will find the true problem. anyone know how to do this without giving the dealership $100 to do it?
Originally Posted by linus24
Try this....
Resistance between the two tabs (where the conn. goes) is .8 ohms on a brandy new one I have. I keep a spare now. Resistance from each tab to the "center" is ~5.8K ohms. I think it needs to be within 4K--->10K.
I think those coils may be different between models. I had a tech at the dealership test one he had lying around, and had 2.4 ohms across the connector, and the same 5.xK to the center.
Check the boot on the coil. I noticed mine were cracking so I just bought a bunch of the boots.
Also, If you find that a coil has not been firing, check the plug.
BUT DON'T FORGET TO CLEAN OUT ALL OF THE CRAP THAT FALLS IN THERE!! BEFORE taking the plug out.
Resistance between the two tabs (where the conn. goes) is .8 ohms on a brandy new one I have. I keep a spare now. Resistance from each tab to the "center" is ~5.8K ohms. I think it needs to be within 4K--->10K.
I think those coils may be different between models. I had a tech at the dealership test one he had lying around, and had 2.4 ohms across the connector, and the same 5.xK to the center.
Check the boot on the coil. I noticed mine were cracking so I just bought a bunch of the boots.
Also, If you find that a coil has not been firing, check the plug.
BUT DON'T FORGET TO CLEAN OUT ALL OF THE CRAP THAT FALLS IN THERE!! BEFORE taking the plug out.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: baren desert wasteland, s
I believe I may also have a problem with a plug but I'm not brave enough to try and test it myself, anyone know if someplace other then the dealership could test them for me, I dont want to pay an arm and a leg for just a test to be run, I need all the arms and legs I can get to pay for gas. Thanks
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 270
Likes: 0
From: Carthage, IL
i was told that there is no test for the coil on plug setup what i do is put my camper trailer on and leave the od on and go down the hyway till it misses then the light flashes and auto zone tells me which cylinder missfired and i fix it the coils are 50 bucks a pop at auto zone but if you can find a salvage yard with that new a model u can get them cheaper
New User
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 270
Likes: 0
From: Carthage, IL
starting on the passenger side as you look at the front of the engine it goes like this
4 8
3 7
2 6
1 5
front of truck
4 8
3 7
2 6
1 5
front of truck
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Will It Ever Stop !!!!
I'VE HAD #2 AND #4 COP REPLACED TWICE,FUEL FILTER,SPARK PLUGS TWICE AND I STILL HAVE A MISS AND NO CODES COME UP
Junior User
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by warmdye
Mine is missing but the check engine light won't come on. Will it throw a code without the check engine light one? I assume it doesn't but just wanted to check.