1986 Lincoln Town Car No Spark at Coil

1986 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
200,000 MILES
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WOLFWINDSHADOW
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No spark when tested at the coil, already tried replacement coil... still no spark, so tried replacement of the module on the distributor, you guessed it, still no spark... have had 3 really good mechanics, who all work on race cars as well as their own cars... they are stumped.... any ideas?
Jul 23, 2013 at 10:35 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Suspect Electronic Control Module left side firewall next to wiper motor
Jul 23, 2013 at 11:48 AM
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WOLFWINDSHADOW
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is there a way to test that before I spend even more?
Jul 23, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Think AutoZone can test there are around $30
Jul 23, 2013 at 12:11 PM
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WOLFWINDSHADOW
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will assume that others can too then... closest Autozone is a 2 hour drive...each way
Jul 23, 2013 at 12:14 PM
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