1986 Ford Bronco No Spark

1986 FORD BRONCO
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JONNY12BASEBALL
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my bronco is gettin no spark at all when cranked over. i replaced plugs and wires and cleaned out distributor i am gettin the coil checked tomorrow any ideas.
Feb 7, 2006 at 3:33 PM
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CHEVY350GUY
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probably coil is bad.
Feb 8, 2006 at 11:04 AM
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PAUL75
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If you are getting no spark then I would be 99% sure that it is the ignition module.It is located on the side of the distributor.I had just replaced one on my Father-In-Laws F-150 with a 300 6 Cylinder and that was his problem,he was also getting no spark at all and that fixed his.
Feb 8, 2006 at 1:25 PM
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Suggested Repair

Test the ignition coil and inspect or replace the ignition module on the side of the distributor, a common cause of a complete no-spark condition.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1986 Ford Bronco reports no spark while cranking after replacing the spark plugs and wires and cleaning the distributor, and plans to have the coil checked. One reply suggests a bad coil. Another says the ignition module on the side of the distributor is the likely cause, citing a similar no-spark repair.

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