1989 Plymouth Acclaim no spark

1989 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
150,000 MILES
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Getting no spark at spark plug. replaced ingnition coil and module. checked distributer cap and rotor, and plug wires. all are in new condition. The alternatator is new. Battery has full charge. all pulleys are spinning. belts are in good condition.

Aug 3, 2013 at 2:22 PM
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JDL
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There may be an rpm signal generator in the distributor. The computer has to see rpm signal or it won't ground the asd relay. The asd relay supplies voltage to several systems, one of which is the ignition coil. Check the gray wire at the ignition coil for voltage, engine cranking. That's a primary wire, the voltage won't hurt you.

Can you check for applicable mil codes? To check for codes, you turn the key, just till the dash lites come on, no further. Cycle the key on--off, on---off, on. Then the mil on the dash starts flashing you count the flashes to get the codes. You looking for two digit codes.
Aug 3, 2013 at 3:22 PM
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