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Spark problem

Post by gratton » Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:16 pm

Hi all i have a problem the coil is working but no spark from ht leads could it be the Condensor.

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Re: Spark problem

Post by twiss » Sun Jan 04, 2015 1:28 pm

You say the ignition coil is working?
How have you tested it?
If the coil is working correctly, and the distributor is actually turning round, you should definitely get a spark at the plugs
Unless all of the ht leads had failed at once...
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Re: Spark problem

Post by gratton » Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:12 pm

ht leads are new cap is new to test the coil i put a volt meter on it

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Re: Spark problem

Post by Ladaman » Sun Jan 04, 2015 4:53 pm

On the output? :shock:

Have a look at this, it might help.

http://www.aa1car.com/library/ignition_coils.htm

Or try this from the Suzuki SJ manual.
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Re: Spark problem

Post by Ginger_boy » Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:50 pm

Where are you not getting the spark, I'm assuming at the plugs. If you have just changed the dizzy cap make sure that the carbon brush is contacting to the rotor pull it out a little. Had this on a very old maestro once
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Re: Spark problem

Post by gratton » Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:33 pm

will try that sat thanks

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Re: Spark problem

Post by kiwizook » Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:38 pm

put on a new rotor and points too, this way you won't have too many problems in the future, and it's cheap, just make sure you set the correct points gap
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