1993 Dodge Colt distributor has no spark

1993 DODGE COLT
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FRANK WHITE
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Electrical problem
1993 Dodge Colt 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

i would like to know if i replace the distributor and there is a problem with the ecu unit will it have an effect on a new distributor. i have connected the negative terminal of a 1.5v dry cell to terminal 7 of the power transistor then checked whether their is continuity between terminals 7 and 2 when terminal 8 and the positive terminal of the dry cell are connected and disconected. the manual i have says that if there is no continuity then to replace the distributor. there is no continuity
Feb 7, 2010 at 12:34 PM
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Be sure the rotor is turning as you crank the engine. You seem to have the matter well in hand. I hope the timing belt is aligned properly. OK? thanks
Apr 28, 2010 at 9:57 PM
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