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07-01-2006, 06:40 AM
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Re: No spark
Originally Posted by Brycerb
Anyone know now to test a distributor for spark? Or how to test individual components like the coil or ignitor? I have a multimeter.
just take a plug out and put it in the wire and set it on top of the valve cover and crank the car. Should see the plug fire or not
07-01-2006, 07:25 AM
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Re: No spark
I did that, thats how I know it is not sparking. I have swapped out three coils and the ignitor once. It may be possible that they are all bad, but the one I have in their now was in my car running on Wed, when my engine seized. I don't think my distributor would care if I ran my car out of oil.
07-01-2006, 07:34 AM
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Re: No spark
Also when I first turn my key forward, the possition between starting and accessory, I get a small spark out out of the spark plugs. It isn't blue like when you crank it, looks orange. I am getting power to the distributor also.
07-01-2006, 12:08 PM
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Re: No spark
Checked for trouble codes, got a 15=Ignition output signal. tested the coil and igniter. Book said coil was bad, replaced it no luck. Book says new coil is bad also, I don't know which is right. I am out of ideas and will probably have it looked at by some one else.
07-03-2006, 03:22 PM
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Re: No spark
Originally Posted by Brycerb
Checked for trouble codes, got a 15=Ignition output signal. tested the coil and igniter. Book said coil was bad, replaced it no luck. Book says new coil is bad also, I don't know which is right. I am out of ideas and will probably have it looked at by some one else.
