It cranks but no spark!!(sorry mods, need answer quick)

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Chingon
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Joined: Sun Jul 06, 2003 8:45 am
Car: 1991 and 1992 hatchbacks

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Well, the car died on me and I'm trying to figure out what it is. It cranks pretty strong, but I can't get any spark when I pull the plugs and crank at the same time. I pulled the plug for the coil, and provided some ground w/a bolt, and there's a diminute spark going. So my question is, is it possible that the battery has enough juice for the starter but not for the coil? This seems unlikely, and I'm thinking it may be the coil itself. Any suggestions? I also narrowed it to fuel, but how can I check this? The pump is just too quiet! and well, I can't hear the inyectors click w/the engine cranking...

(sorry ahead of time for the wrong section, but I need the car)


navysnail
Posts: 3335
Joined: Wed Feb 11, 2004 1:33 pm
Car: 1990 Nissan 240SX fastback

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yeah, you wont hear the injectors with the engine cranking, its too loud, if your not getting spark, check to make sure the coil is getting power, if it is, then its probobly the coil, also make sure the plug that goes from the coil to the distributor is connected, and the distributor is in good condition (make sure the rotor is ok and everything)


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