1988 Nissan Sentra

1988 NISSAN SENTRA
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MDC5659
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1988 Nissan Sentra

trouble get spark to my plugs after replacing a head gasket. Not sure why this would be an issue after not ever having an issue with spark before head gasket problem.
Dec 13, 2008 at 1:17 AM
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JAMES W.
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I'm sure you already have, but re-check your wiring. Do you have plus voltage to the coil? Any blown fuses or pinched wires? Please advise.
Dec 13, 2008 at 6:49 AM
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MDC5659
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I do have voltage at the coil and I've check and rechecked the wiring. No blown fuses either.
Dec 13, 2008 at 10:33 AM
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JAMES W.
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With 12 volts to the plus side of the coil, either the coil is bad or the trigger in the distributor. Try grounding the - negative side of the coil with quick swipes and see if you get a spark.
Dec 13, 2008 at 2:41 PM
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