No spark

Tiny
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  • 1989 FORD F-250
  • 7.4L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 100,000 MILES
Unit quit running and will not attempt at all. Checked it out according to troubleshoot my vehicle. Com Have power coming into and out of coil but ignition module will not pulse the ground. Checked power, ground, etc. Seem to have it all except module will not pulse the coil. The pip is sending out a pulse signal (ends up at the top terminal on the ignition module). I replaced the ignition module, the pip. Found out that if I unplug the computer that I do get spark. Installed new computer but acts the same.
Friday, September 15th, 2017 AT 9:51 AM

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Tiny
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I am not sure what is going on? On some vehicles for initial timing, you take the spout connector loose, no advance from computer. The spout circuit should have a pulse engine cranking. If you have a digital multi-meter that has a tach--duty cycle--dwell setting, hopefully one of those will react to DC pulse. If no pulse have to check wiring circuit and wiring connectors. Do an ohms test on pip and spout wiring circuit, take the wires loose at both ends to do ohms test, If no continuity, the wire circuit or connector is faulty.
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Friday, September 15th, 2017 AT 11:29 AM
Tiny
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Just add, I looked at information for gas engine, 7.5L engine.
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Friday, September 15th, 2017 AT 11:29 AM
Tiny
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Which connector is the spout. I know which wire is spout at the ignition module. I could use a wiring diagram if you can get one. Will an led test light work to check spout?
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Friday, September 15th, 2017 AT 2:40 PM
Tiny
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So really this ignition system can run on its own. Only needs computer for advance. Confusing how computer seems to be stopping the spark.
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Friday, September 15th, 2017 AT 3:08 PM
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It does sounds like you have a wire that is grounded here is a guide and some wiring diagrams so you can do some testing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Please let us know what happens and upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, September 17th, 2017 AT 12:14 PM
Tiny
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Did some checking while waiting for a diagram. Found a burnt fusable link by starter relay. Touched it back together with key on and it gets hot. Did tracing and came down to the ecc relay if unplugged while turning key on the fuseable link doesn't get hot. Thats as far as I got and need time to get back at it and look at the diagram you sent me. Thank you
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Monday, September 18th, 2017 AT 8:42 AM
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KEN L
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No problem, please let us know what happens :)
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Monday, September 18th, 2017 AT 11:17 AM

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