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Old May 13, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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My son's 89 Firebird - had one loud backfire and now it has no spark - any idea what happened?
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Old May 13, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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From: Arab, Alabama
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350 4BBL
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
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Timing chain/gear? See if the rotor is spinning when cranked.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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Re: Big Bang

Hi - rotor spins
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Old May 13, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Don't know if you checked for spark voltage at the plug or coming out of the coil. Check for keyswitch voltage at the coil, if present either it or the module is probably bad.
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