no spark
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From: sandusky
Car: 1987 iroc z
Engine: 355 dart platinum 215cc heads
Transmission: <<BLOWN UP TH400>>
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no spark
i went to start up my camaro today it fired up for about 5 seconds then just shut off im geting fuel but no spark to the plugs brand new plugs and wires about a month ago. the coil is good put it on my truck and it fired up i just had the ignition module checked at autozone and it turned out good any other ideas of what it could be.
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From: Topeka, Kansas
Car: 82 Camaro
Engine: 305
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Re: no spark
My problem was two-fold (on here right now checking how to change the ignition switch)....
The condenser was bad, as well as the ignition switch.
Disconnect the wire that runs power to the dizzy, check it w/a multimeter in 'run', then watch the meter and put it in 'start'. Mine went from 12.63V to .86V. If there's a huge voltage drop, try running a jumper from the battery to the dizzy. If it starts, it's the switch. If it doesn't, try changing the condenser.
I've been at it for the last week and a half, and just got it to run about 20 minutes ago...I'll wait till tomorrow to tackle the ignition switch.
The condenser was bad, as well as the ignition switch.
Disconnect the wire that runs power to the dizzy, check it w/a multimeter in 'run', then watch the meter and put it in 'start'. Mine went from 12.63V to .86V. If there's a huge voltage drop, try running a jumper from the battery to the dizzy. If it starts, it's the switch. If it doesn't, try changing the condenser.
I've been at it for the last week and a half, and just got it to run about 20 minutes ago...I'll wait till tomorrow to tackle the ignition switch.
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