hi,
i need to check if my ignition coil is working properly,
some one said to do this:

can i test this without taking off the inner cover?

i have the distributor cap and the rotor off,
but the inner cover is on super tight, i've already stripped one of the screws (not completely stripped, but don't want to touch it anymore for fear of such)

i know how to test it, as i have found this on this forum:

Here is the steps for testing the ICM (from a service manual)

1. Remove the distributor cap, the distributor rotor, and the inner cover.
2. Disconnect the BLK/YEL, WHT/BLU, YEL/GRN, and BLU wires from the ignition control module (ICU)
3. Turn the ignition switch ON. Check for the voltage between the BLK/YEL wire and body ground. There should be battery voltage. If there is no battery voltage, check for an open in the BLK/YEL wire between the ignition coil and the ICM. If there is a battery voltage, go to step 4.
4. CHeck for the voltage between the WHT/BLU wire and the body ground. There should be battery voltage. If there is no battery voltage, check for faulty ignition coil or an open in the WHT/BLU wire between the ignition coil and the ICM.
5. Check the YEL/GRN wire between the engine control module (ECM) and the ICM.
6. Check the BLU wire between the tachometer and the ICM.
7. If all tests are normal, replace ICM.

but yea, i can't get the inner cover off,
can i test this without taking off the inner cover?
or any ideas?

thanks

 

after you take off the rotor the dust cover comes right off...i'm really not sure what you're having issues with