logan, If you search the forum you will see my soap box speeches on the subject of coils. The resistance check is not a thorough check of the coil. I'm on shaky ground here, as I only run a 2004 Intek. But recently forum people have referenced some Briggs info online and I have also seen some. Inside the (Magnetron) coil are two power transistors which charge and amplify the spark signal . As such they cannot be tested (long story and not for this forum although info is availabe on line). So the VOM may check for "opens" in the cables or maybe in some windings ,but it cannot tell you if the transistors are still alive. IMO the best grade of transistor will die at around 250F. Do not know what grade Briggs uses (commercial, industrial, military). The modules sit on big chunks of iron near fan wind so probably stay cool and live long lives. Battery voltage applied will snuff them right out. Supposedy dealers have module testers. Becareful with bat voltage. Several forum members have executed the modules without good reason.:smile: