My 81 dodge w150 is not getting spark ive replaced the coil, cap, rotor, wires, and plugs but still no spark wondering what could be wrong
Jul 16, 2012 at 5:44 PM
why its not getting spark
CALEB774
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Ground the coil wire and crank engine over are you getting spark? Let me know
Jul 16, 2012 at 5:47 PM
Could you further explain I just know basics not a very good mechanic yet just learning
Jul 16, 2012 at 6:08 PM
Disconnect the coil wire on the distributor and have helper crank engine over -you ground the coil wire to a good ground point and see if you get a snapping blue spark. Also review this link: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
Jul 16, 2012 at 6:42 PM
There is no spark coming from the coil wire
Jul 17, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Check the distributor pick-up coil and also the ignition control module-
Jul 17, 2012 at 2:44 PM
Another question on the coil would the positive side have wires running to the distributor or would that be negative
Jul 17, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Also where would the ignition control module be located
Jul 17, 2012 at 3:47 PM
There's wire from the coil going back to the distributor both pos and neg-see below
The pick-up and the ICM is inside the distributor
Note: I suggest you get a repair manual-
The pick-up and the ICM is inside the distributor
Note: I suggest you get a repair manual-
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Jul 17, 2012 at 4:01 PM
I looked inside the distributor then looked at autozone to see what the parts looked like the things in the distributor didnt look any thing like that but every thing inside is all rusty
Jul 17, 2012 at 5:53 PM
You probably have to replace the distributor
Jul 17, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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