Use an ohmeter to test tesistance where the plug wires connect to the coil-it should read 12,000. now for the the primaray side where the signal wires connect to the coil should be 2-3 ohms.
ignition module on what?
To hook up a tachometer to a 2000 Harley Softail, first locate the ignition coil and find the negative terminal, which is usually marked with a "-" sign. Connect the tachometer's signal wire to this terminal. Then, connect the power and ground wires of the tachometer to a suitable power source and ground on the bike. Finally, ensure all connections are secure and test the tachometer by starting the bike.
Answer testing ignition modulenot all part stores have the ability to test ignition modules,a sure sign would be discoloration of the module or if the outside of the module has a softness to it if neither is apparent you could go to advance auto stores and they do have a peice of equipment to test your module, I used to work at a advance auto parts store
The starting price for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic is $17,599. This price is for the vivid black color only. One can go to the manufacturer's website to search for dealers near them or to arrange a test ride with a local dealer.
Best advice is to get the Harley Shop Manual for your particular year Sportster. They have a 3 page diagnostic chart in mine for 1998. Follow through the test procedures outlined to tell if the ignition module or a related part is bad. You may need to make a special wiring harness test cable to be able to check certain voltages while the module is connected.
Remove it and bring it to a NAPA store. They will test it free.
Take it to AutoZone, and they can test it
start the engine if it runs its good
I take mine to Autozone, they offer free testing of ignition modules.
take it off and take it to autozone they will check/test it for free
Many autopart stores have a machine to test it. The machines use a universal adapter to hook into the ignition control module. The ignition control module is in the distributor. If you mean the part that contains the ignition coil, when mine went bad I probed it with an ohmeter and then asked the parts store if I could test the resistances in a new coil before I bought it. Since the resistances of certain terminals weren't even close, I knew I had a bad coil.