Yes

break out your Fluke set it to read Ohms put the positive probe in the middle of the
threaded end of the carto, and then put the negative probe on the
threads of the carto if it does not read then the coil is bad or your not getting the probes in the proper place. Your most likely using SR (Standard Resistance) cartos they should read anywhere from 2.2 to 3.0 ohms depending on brand if they are working.