spark and PTU

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demonZ73
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Car: 1990 nissan 300zx n/a

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ok so does anyone know if my ptu is bad will i get spark??..............i am now getting spark however im getting ignition system code i think its 21 but anyways i thought i tested my ptu correclty and i did not get an ohm reading........i just do not want to buy a ptu if i really dont have to......thanks


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BigTDogg (MA)
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Car: 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT
Location: Boston MA

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Any other Zer's near by? I'd swap it with a known working one. Have you checked out the FSM section here?

mrmoose
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Car: 91 300zxtt
Location: Kingston, NY

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are you using the 200k ohm setting to test it?

demonZ73
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well thats the thing what is the best setting to have my meter set on thats where i get a little confused and what is FSM??.......thanks

mrmoose
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factory service manual, i forget which setting to use for the ptu, i think its in the 3ohm range so, just click through the settings while its hooked until you get a reading like that...


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