Coil arching causing no start. Bought a new distributor wires and plugs. Fuel is still getting through but not turning over.
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 AT 7:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the coil is arcing, yes that can cause a no start. Have you replaced the coil as well? Where on the coil do you see the arc? I ask because the coil should be in the distributor and I'm confused how you know it is arcing. Take a look at the picture I attached. To the best of my knowledge, that isn't a serviceable part.
Let me know.
Joe
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 AT 8:57 PM
HAYN808
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Just got it back from the dealership to have it diagnose and they sent me an email on why it's not turning over. Yes, it was because of the distributor, so I bought a brand new one and it still wont start.
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 AT 9:31 PM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Where did you see the arcing?
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 AT 9:54 PM
HAYN808
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They said it was in the distributor.
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Thursday, May 7th, 2020 AT 12:20 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That makes sense. Are they now getting spark to the plugs and it still not starting?
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Thursday, May 7th, 2020 AT 7:37 AM
HAYN808
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Yeah, took out some of plug wires just to see if they have spark and they all do.
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Thursday, May 7th, 2020 AT 1:35 PM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Okay, if you have spark then it's likely a fuel related issue. Do me another favor. See if it starts for a couple seconds using starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we will know it's fuel related. Since you have spark, then the coil is working.
I will watch for your reply. Also, can you record the engine cranking so I can hear it? It could even be a timing issue, but I would think a dealership would have recognized that.