1990 Eagle Talon Electric. No spark, faint spark

1990 EAGLE TALON
138,000 MILES
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COWBOY032693
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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?
Aug 14, 2013 at 8:44 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the crank sensor?
Aug 14, 2013 at 1:45 PM
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COWBOY032693
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Thank you for the response. ive checking the CAS CPS and removing the remote start the previous owner installed today.
Aug 14, 2013 at 9:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find.
Aug 15, 2013 at 11:35 AM
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COWBOY032693
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the sensor was good. found the reason. check cylinder compression #1 45lbs #2 0lbs #4 30lbs. assuming needs a rebuild.
Aug 15, 2013 at 12:42 PM
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COWBOY032693
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#3 also 0lbs
Aug 15, 2013 at 12:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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.
Aug 15, 2013 at 12:47 PM
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COWBOY032693
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what would be the potential cost, using stock parts or a rebuild kit, to fix it?
Aug 15, 2013 at 12:55 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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.
Aug 15, 2013 at 1:04 PM
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