my 84 trans am wont get spark??

1984 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
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TRANSAM MAN 89
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i have an 84 trans am and its not getting spark.there is power going in but no spark going out.i replaced the cap,rotor,coil,and control module.i was told it could be the computer because the guy who had it before me hooked the battery up backwards.i need help any suggestions??
Nov 23, 2007 at 8:15 AM
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Nov 23, 2007 at 9:28 AM
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Nov 23, 2007 at 9:32 AM
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