Quote Originally Posted by jick.cejoco View Post
stealth,
if your car has electronic ignition, you do not need that resistor. the reason why ignition coils of yesteryears needed the resistor is to prolong the lifespan of the points or breaker points by reducing the current between its contacts. with this system, the ignition coil receives full battery voltage during start up for of course quicker starts, then when the engine has started and you released the ignition switch from start to run or on, the ignition coil receives a lower voltage because it is in series circuit with the resistor. if the coil has a resistor built inside, the available voltage at the output will be lower, hence the hard starting
jick
" the ignition coil receives full battery voltage during start up for of course quicker starts, then when the engine has started and you released the ignition switch from start to run or on, the ignition coil receives a lower voltage because it is in series circuit with the resistor. if the coil has a resistor built inside, the available voltage at the output will be lower, hence the hard starting "

The above statement is not correct, misleading to newbie particularly
to those who dont fully understand the IGNITION SYSTEM of a vehicle.

Little knowledge is really dangerous and transmitting wrong knowledge to readers.