how do I check for spark??
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how do I check for spark??
alright. my car still isn't starting. I know i've got fuel (40psi) but i don't know about spark. i just replaced the computer (and yes, i put the old prom back into the new computer). is there a way i can check if i have spark w/o any fancy shmancy equipment?? help. outta options.
thanks... -Byron
thanks... -Byron
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Stick your finger in the end of the sparkplug wire... 
Seriously though, if you have a timing light, hook it up to the plug wire you think might not be firing.
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Seriously though, if you have a timing light, hook it up to the plug wire you think might not be firing.
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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else
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A trick I have had to use a few times was a screwdriver. Pull the wire off the plug and put the tip of the screwdriver into the boot. Then hold the screwdriver close to something metal on the car and have someone turn the engine over - look close for spark. Obviously if it is darker it will be easier to see the spark - And don't forget to use an insulated screw driver!!! Ouch! If you do have spare plugs, use those instead - probably a little safer and easier.
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take cable one
take cable two
Lick two fingers and stick em in.
do keep in mind, itll tingle then your good.
i did the screw driver trick, if it rolls, dont catch it. it does tingle...
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take cable two
Lick two fingers and stick em in.
do keep in mind, itll tingle then your good.
i did the screw driver trick, if it rolls, dont catch it. it does tingle...
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91 FireBird 305 V-8
Edelbrock Catback, Fourth Gen Console. i have six cupholders. all for starbucks!
ghetto rigged cold air intake,
GheTTo Riggers INC.
We Make Mcgyver look Like Crap
God Created The Earth, And Then Turned Up The Bass
F-Body Meeting, Naperville IL, Chicago Ave and Washington. July 27, 8:00ish.
Part Search, I NEED A Harness For A Radiator fan, THANX
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Does your distributor have an external coil ? If so, (and you really don't have spark), I'll bet it's the spark module bolted to the top of the distributor under the distributor cap.
[This message has been edited by GTA Jim (edited July 26, 2001).]
[This message has been edited by GTA Jim (edited July 26, 2001).]
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