Thread: Reference Resistor (R16/1) for EZL Ignition, 1986 2.3-16V No resistor = no retard
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Old 10-15-2001, 01:58 PM
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. . . are you sure
that it is a diode?

It's probably a very high stability resistor mounted in glass envelope to give a hermetic seal to ensure long term stability in the car's stressful environment; heat, humidity, cold, etc.

An ohmmeter will tell for sure. A diode will typically measure about 20 ohms in the forward direction and open in the reverse.
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