1990 Eagle Talon Electric. No spark, faint spark

Tiny
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  • 1990 EAGLE TALON
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I have brand new ignition wires, coils, and spark plugs. I was wondering what else could cause a low to no spark. Car does start when bump started as it is a manual. After starting it runs fine. Suggestions?
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 AT 3:44 PM

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Tiny
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Have you checked the crank sensor?
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Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 AT 8:45 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for the response. Ive checking the CAS CPS and removing the remote start the previous owner installed today.
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Thursday, August 15th, 2013 AT 4:58 AM
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Let me know what you find.
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Thursday, August 15th, 2013 AT 6:35 PM
Tiny
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The sensor was good. Found the reason. Check cylinder compression #1 45lbs #2 0lbs #4 30lbs. Assuming needs a rebuild.
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Thursday, August 15th, 2013 AT 7:42 PM
Tiny
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#3 also 0lbs
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Thursday, August 15th, 2013 AT 7:43 PM
Tiny
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Glad you found the problem, but that isn't good news. Check the head gasket to see if is bad, but since you a cylinder with 0 psi, you have to have a bent valve or stuck one. Let me know if you have other questions.
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Thursday, August 15th, 2013 AT 7:47 PM
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What would be the potential cost, using stock parts or a rebuild kit, to fix it?
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Thursday, August 15th, 2013 AT 7:55 PM
Tiny
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It really matters what all you want to do and what is needed. If you have bent valves, the head itself may be bad. That can be nearly 700.00 for a new head.
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Thursday, August 15th, 2013 AT 8:04 PM

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