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Date:         Tue, 12 Jun 2001 13:53:26 -0700
Reply-To:     Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: How to test ignition coil?
Comments: To: Riley Kettner <rileyk@home.com>
In-Reply-To:  <002201c0f37e$36ab51c0$d9bd7118@nvcr1.bc.wave.home.com>
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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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