Will not start after replacing ignition leads

2001 FORD LASER
236,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KELLY BLACKMAN
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I have just changed the two ignition leads and now car will not start
Jul 31, 2018 at 12:52 AM
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Did it run with the old stuff? Can you remove one if the leads to check for spark? Here is a guide to help you test for spark look toward the bottom:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 1, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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