1988 AMC Eagle wont start

84,780 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ED HELLWEG
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red wire to small post on solenoid that is hot when key is on gets hot at terminal onsolenoid and voltage drops way off at coil post when u try to start it it will have one good spark as u start to turn engine over and again just as u release key if u disconnect the dist at plug in u have full voltage not distributor
Aug 9, 2009 at 3:51 AM
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DESERTDOG
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Ed, It sounds like the solenoid may be shorted internally. The red wire should only be hot while cranking. Dog
Aug 17, 2009 at 5:56 AM
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BARRACKVILLE
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SOUNS LIKE IIHE IGNITION MODULE NEED REPLACED
Sep 29, 2010 at 5:58 AM
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