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	Fault Code 43 - Ignition coil circuit
	OBD1 DTC's for 1994-1997 Rams with Gas Engines
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Code 43 indicates a problem in the spark control circuit. The computer sets this code when the computer feels that it has lost control of the ignition system.

Turn the ignition switch OFF and Unplug the ignition coil

• Measure the primary resistance. It should be 0.095 - 1.20 ohms
• Measure the secondary resistance. It should be 11,300 - 15,300 ohms
• If these are not correct, replace the coil.

A Black/Gray wire runs from the computer to the ignition coil. With the ignition switch OFF, unplug the coil and check the continuity of this wire from the coil connector to the computer. The wire should have a low resistance between the ends, and a high resistance to ground. If it measures otherwise, repair the wire.

With the key on, measure the voltage from the dark Green/Orange wire to ground. It should be +12 volts. If it is not, turn the key off, remove the ASD relay, and measure continuity from the ignition coil connector to pin 87 in the ASD relay socket. If this is not a low resistance, repair the wire.

TERMINAL LEGEND
NUMBER	IDENTIFICATION
30	Common Feed
85	Coil Ground
86	Coil Battery
87	Normally Open
87A	Normally Closed