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Old 05-28-2019, 10:27 AM   #1
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could someone please tell were the resistor is located thank you
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Old 05-28-2019, 10:43 AM   #2
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The ignition coil resister is located inside the car, on the inside firewall, up from the steering column. I hope this helps .
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Old 05-28-2019, 10:49 AM   #3
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Here's the 40. I believe 39 is the same. The maroon thing is the E brake handle.
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Old 05-28-2019, 11:09 AM   #4
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on the 39 you will find it on inside firewall mounted next to the headlamp circut breaker or fuse.
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Old 05-28-2019, 11:45 AM   #5
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Here's a better look at the circuit breaker and the resistance unit in a 40.
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Old 05-28-2019, 02:03 PM   #6
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Old 05-28-2019, 02:17 PM   #7
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Here's a photo of a proper '39 resistor / circuit breaker in the correct position.
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Old 05-31-2019, 02:45 PM   #8
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