What causes no spark to distributor?
Loss of spark is caused by anything that prevents coil voltage from jumping the electrode gap at the end of the spark plug. This includes worn, fouled or damaged spark plugs, bad plug wires or a cracked distributor cap.
How do you check a spark on a distributor?
If there’s not a spark when testing, you can use a test light by connecting to the side of the coil and crank the engine to see if the light flashes, if this happens, the problem is on the coil. If it sparks, it means that the problem could be on the distributor cap, rotor or wires.
How to clear the idiot light on a Toyota Camry?
It’s a simple process to clear the light and your stress. This article applies to the Toyota Camry (1997-2011). There are times, it seems, when I am the idiot for whom “idiot lights” are named.
Why do I need to check all the fuses in my Toyota Camry?
Fuse box in the Toyota Camry. The reason you need to check all of the fuses is because sometimes the circuits can overlap each other, or one circuit could be protecting another. So just make sure all the fuses are in good working order. The ECU has a direct line to it that runs through a fuse to the battery.
When did the Check Engine light come on on my Toyota Camry?
This article applies to the Toyota Camry (1997-2011). There are times, it seems, when I am the idiot for whom “idiot lights” are named. Like you, I’m drving down the street, I look down and see that the “check engine” light has come on. My mind begins to race. How long has that been on? When did that come on? What does it mean?
How can I tell if my car is having a misfire?
Some vehicles have a separate ignition coil on each spark plug, while some cars have one coil with a spark cable to each spark plug. Older cars have a distributor and in some cases also an ignition coil. If you have separated spark plugs, unplug each coil to see if you can find out if any cylinders are not responding.