1996 Ford Probe no spark

1996 FORD PROBE
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CHADUSMC16
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1996 Ford Probe 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 130k miles

i cant get spark in my 96 probe gt. ive replaced the dist. spark plugs and wires as well as the crankshaft sensor. i was told it was a short in the wire tot he crankshaft sensor or the connector. it turns over and the fuel injectors will kick on it just wont get any spark. i talked to a ford specialist and it has compression and the timing belt is working properly
Mar 7, 2010 at 9:47 AM
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RASMATAZ
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No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Mar 7, 2010 at 5:03 PM
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4X4TRUCKDRIVER
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I have a similar problem on my car, can you help? No spark same car. I have primary and secondary resistances good and 12V to the primary of coil. How do you test the icm? On my unit it is M67580 three terminal semiconductor..I have a DMM with diode test features..
Thanks
Jan 28, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You need a special tester to check the ignition module-
Jan 28, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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