

| Subject: | Re: How to test ignition coil? |
| From: | Matthew Pollard |
| Date: | Tue, 12 Jun 2001 13:53:26 -0700 |
Riley, i can't help too much, but i'll try to send you down the right path... 1) is there power to the coil? Should be about 12v. Check this by doing a volt test between the spade plug on the side of the coil and ground. Be sure your ignition is on by the way! > Well i bought myself a new coil and hooked it up to the system. Same problem > exists. no spark at all. > > What could prevent the coil from not zapping besides possbily my incorrect > wiring.... > > Thanks > > Riley Kettner > > > > The archive search did not work for me today, but i have a desperate > question. I am getting no spark at my plugs. I cleaned the distributor and > monkeyed around with cleaning other contacts to no avail. > > > > > > I don't know much about cars, but i suspect the ignition coil because of > the lack of spark. My fuel injection computer had problems a long time ago, > so i am partially suspecting this as well. > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > Riley > > > > > > > >
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