Genuine Mazda Protege Ignition Coil

Mazda Protege Ignition Coil Parts and Q&A

• Ignition Coil
  ZM01-18-100
  Q:

  What steps should be taken to check the ignition system and replace ignition coils on Mazda Protege?

  A:

  Check ignition system by cranking the engine and also a strong blue spark at the coil or at the spark plug wire. On models since the year 1994, with no spark, unplug the connector to the ignition coil and confirm that there is a battery voltage on the positive terminal with the ignition switch on. In case of zero voltage, check the main fuse, ignition switch and wiring harness. Test the primary coil winding resistance using an ohmmeter, if out of specification replace coil. Measure Coil winding resistance of secondary coil. Likewise, replace coil in case of need. In 1995-1998 models, do ignition system tests and remove the 3-pin connector off Distributor, on 1995 models and 1996 1.5L DOHC California models. Check the primary and secondary coil resistances; substitute the distributor where above specifications. To check the resistances of the 1996 models (except 1.5L DOHC California) and all 1997 models, remove the 7-pin connector and measure resistances as above, as required, changing the distributor. To 1999 and subsequent models, disconnect the fuel pump relay and test secondary spark with a spark tester on the plug wires. Measure resistance on both coil-packs and change on test failure. Depending on the model, the coil replacement may be different; 1994 and older be replace the coil, 1995-1998 replace the entire distributor (distributor assembly), unbolt and disconnect coil-packs (1999) and 1999-2001 and 2001-2003 (1.6L and 2.0L, respectively) have all coils mounted to spark plugs. Disconnect the negative Battery Cable, take off the heat shield, label and remove wires off the coil terminals, and take off mounting screws. In the case of 1.6L and 2.0L DOHC engines, lift the coil carefully in an upright position to prevent damages. Removal is reversed in order to be installed.