Help with no spark in 5.7L TPI
Help with no spark in 5.7L TPI
Hi I'm having a serious problem getting my car started due to zero spark. I have plenty of fuel pressure and I have performed the following:
- Replaced Module
- Replaced Pickup Coil
- Tested the main coil off the vehicle and it gave a nice blue spark snap
- Checked distributor connections
- Checked ECM fuse
Background info:
- Plugs, Rotor, Cap, Wires all replaced about 2 years ago
- Has an older [blue anodized aluminum casing] Crane Fireball ignition box [possible culprit?]
- Fuel pump replaced last year
*** Car was running like new until I went outside one night to head to the bar and there was no spark whatsoever ***
Any idea's? What kind of symptoms would be shown if the ignition box has failed?
- Replaced Module
- Replaced Pickup Coil
- Tested the main coil off the vehicle and it gave a nice blue spark snap
- Checked distributor connections
- Checked ECM fuse
Background info:
- Plugs, Rotor, Cap, Wires all replaced about 2 years ago
- Has an older [blue anodized aluminum casing] Crane Fireball ignition box [possible culprit?]
- Fuel pump replaced last year
*** Car was running like new until I went outside one night to head to the bar and there was no spark whatsoever ***
Any idea's? What kind of symptoms would be shown if the ignition box has failed?
Last edited by Night Hawk; Sep 1, 2004 at 10:53 PM.
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From: Elk Grove, CA
Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans-AM
Engine: TPI 350 (5.7L)
Transmission: 700R4
About 6 months ago, The rotor burned through and the car just stopped. New rotor and car ran like a champ. My cap and rotor were fairly new as well. Mechanic said it does not happen often but it does happen. Hope this helps
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From: Hartland MI
Car: 89 Formula
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
You should be able to bypass the crane unit if it has the bypass connections like the new ones. Also make sure the dist is actually turning, had a dist gear get eaten through so the rotor was not turning.
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