2004 Bombardier Outlander 330/400 Factory Service Manual, Page 238Get this manual
Section 05 ELECTRICAL Subsection 05 (IGNITION SYSTEM)
NOTE: An ignition coil with good resistance measurement can still be faultyVoltage leak can occur at high voltage level which is not detectable with an ohmmeterReplacing the ignition coil may be necessary as testPrimary Winding Disconnect the wire connector on the primary side of the ignition coilUsing multimeter, check the resistance between the terminal and the ignition coil body groundThe resistance should be between 0.8 and 1.2 at 20C (68F)If not within specification, replace the ignition coilIf the ignition coil test good, check the power supply on the electronic moduleThere should be 12 Vdc between the REDVIOLET and WHITEGREEN wiresIf there is no voltage, either the electronic module or the wiring harness is defective
Secondary Winding The output voltage should not be less than 12 kV (12 000 V)The ignition coil outlet caps and the spark plug caps include resistanceThey should be checked prior to replacing suspected ignition coilMeasure resistance between ignition coil terminals and spark plug capsThe obtained value should be between and 14 KIf resistance is good, continue checkIf not, change spark plug wiresDYNAMIC TEST An ignition coil tester available from after-market toolequipment suppliers can be usedCAUTION: Do NOT use coil tester on metal work benchFollow manufacturer instructionsIf the ignition coil is out of specification, replace itIf it tests good ensure the wiring and connectors are in good condition then continue the next tests