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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 03:06 AM
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No spark and I am brain dead

OK, here goes, I have a nova that is third gen underneath. It is a speed density L98 with a T5. I am running a 730 ECM and a big cap HEI and a 6A. I was driving when my car stopped running. It restarted after 45 seconds of inconsistant cranking and I drove it to a friends. Now it wont start. Fuel is good with good pressure, however i have no spark. Ecm threw no codes. I replaced the module and coil. Still no spark. Any Ideas before I throw in the towel and take it to a shop?

Ah, Yes I am new. This site has been helpful before, But I could not fire back questions, so I joined. Any Help you guys could provide would kick, umm, yeah.

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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 03:21 AM
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Ignition switch, located on the steering column maybe?? That happened to me on one of my older Camaro's.

I hate electronics
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 03:33 AM
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I am using an in-dash ignition switch. I do have +12 volt keyed power at the distirbutor. Thank you for the idea.
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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Have you checked the wires going to your ignition box? You might have a bad ground.
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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Disconnect the 6A. If you stil have a no start, begin troubleshooting the ignition system. IIRC someone (Trickster?) has posted a troubleshooting chart.
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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Working on it right now. Electrical makes me cry. The shooting of the trouble has begun...
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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So long as the shooting stays there.
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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bypass the 6A box, if it works, warranty it and get a mallory like i plan to do.
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 02:29 AM
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Originally posted by carguy502
...The shooting of the trouble has begun...
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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Kinda... my ears are smaller, but I do possess his abnormal agility and ability to please moviegoers.
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Ok, the distributor crapped out because bad things only happen to me when I am 500 miles from home. The fix is in. Thanks, guys.
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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I HATE it when a part you put in is D.O.A.!! Well, I'm glad you got it figured out. Hope your luck improves.
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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so thats what it was..
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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someone say shoot?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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SHOOT!! lol
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Mmmmmm guns
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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Mmmmmm guns
Like this one?
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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Don't encourage him trickster, lol. Cool pic by the way.
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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Hey Trickster, BTW, I have a couple of ski masks. LOL
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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If this keeps up we're all gonna either be doin some serious time or have the f-cars of our dreams!!! lol
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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Did I forget to mention that I have two of those hand cannons.
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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Trickster...you are a baaaaad man. lol
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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I like to hit things farther away than a few measley yards.
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Good lord!!! Anybody else have pics of their swat-like gear they wanna show off. I feel like I'm in the middle of a video game and tryin' to decide which gun I want to use to take those zombies out!! lol
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