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Old 04-19-2004, 09:57 PM   #1
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no spark in 1 + 4 Cyl.

(92 2.2 ltr) No spark in cylinders # 1 and 4. Replaced coil and wires, still no spark. Car was running great, stopped at light, had no power upon start up. any suggestions?
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Old 04-20-2004, 06:17 AM   #2
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Re: no spark in 1 + 4 Cyl.

Might be the Ignition Module.
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Old 04-20-2004, 07:19 PM   #3
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Re: no spark in 1 + 4 Cyl.

Check power lead(s) to 1+4 coil(s) for voltage.
Check crank sensor-it needs to see the #1 TDC position to start the module's firing sequence.
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Old 04-20-2004, 09:21 PM   #4
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Re: Re: no spark in 1 + 4 Cyl.

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Check power lead(s) to 1+4 coil(s) for voltage.
Check crank sensor-it needs to see the #1 TDC position to start the module's firing sequence.
If the crank sensor doesn't see the #1 tdc , why does the other coil
# 2 and 3 still fire?

To test the coils power leads , are they the connectors to the left of the plug wire posts? and do I have to crank the engine while testing or just have the ignition on?
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Old 04-21-2004, 05:10 PM   #5
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Re: no spark in 1 + 4 Cyl.

To test, you only need ignition on. Should be 12v.
Some coil setups, the module takes over after #1 fires-my 2.0-integrated module pack uses a waste spark distribution system like a Harley. It works this way.
If you have multiple coils-test each power lead to each coil.
Your module/coil setup may use a different type of system and sensor.
If you have a 4 cylinder with two separate coils-look for one bad coil for 1+4 or bad power lead to that coil.
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Old 04-21-2004, 07:39 PM   #6
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Re: Re: no spark in 1 + 4 Cyl.

[quote=Three_Fingers]To test, you only need ignition on. Should be 12v.

Thanks I will give it a shot. I already tried a new coil, so I will test the ign. module .
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Old 04-23-2004, 08:30 PM   #7
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Re: no spark in 1 + 4 Cyl.

Eh...Forgot to mention also...check the grounds (mounting plates, etc.) on that coil for any crap buildup that'd cause an open circuit or high resistance on that coil-preventing it from working right.
If you find any oil/gunk/etc. clean it off all nice and shiny/dry and put some conductive heat-sink grease on the metal grounding part.
It keeps the corrosion down and it can be bought at any Radio Shack or the car's dealer(conductive heat sink grease-such as used on HEI distributor ingnitor modules).
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