Why do I have no spark on my ignition coil?
I gronded it and checked for 12V at the coil connector with the key on and I have 12 volts.I have read it could be the ignition module but I don’t see one on my truck. have the same problem? With the key on engine off you should be getting battery voltage on the Yellow/blue wire to the ignition coil.
What does no spark at spark plugs mean?
If you are getting no spark at the spark plugs, remove the plug wires and check for continuity. No continuity means a bad wire. Replace both of them. Verify the condenser is not grounded. Remove the condenser and check for continuity between the end of the wire and the mounting bracket of the condenser. You should read no continuity.
What does no continuity mean on ignition coil?
No continuity means a bad wire. Replace both of them. Verify the condenser is not grounded. Remove the condenser and check for continuity between the end of the wire and the mounting bracket of the condenser. You should read no continuity. To check the ignition coil and ignition module…………….. Connect a test light to chassis ground.
Is it possible to replace the ignition coil?
Normally, the high secondary voltage produced by an ignition coil is quite powerful. You can replace the secondary coil wire on an engine that uses one with an equal length of vacuum hose and the engine will start and run.
What to do if there is no spark at the ignition coil?
Check for voltage output at the ignition coil. Disconnect the ignition coil wire from the distributor and install the spark tester to the wire and ground the tester to the engine. Crank the engine for a few seconds. If there’s spark, the problem is with the distributor cap or rotor.
When did I replace spark plug and coil?
Replaced coil and spark plug, still no spark. also disconnected green brake wire. What else is there? Submitted: 10 years ago. Category: Small Engine Experience: Outdoor Power Equipment technical trainer since 1990, covering eight states. Hello, and thank you for choosing JustAnswer.
Why is there no spark at the coil axle?
If there’s no voltage, check the wire between the ignition switch and the coil and, if necessary, the switch itself. If there’s voltage, the problem may be with the pickup unit. If the pickup is good, then the problem may be with the ignition control module.
What should I do if my spark plug is bad?
It should draw the screwdriver from about a 1/2″ away. Finally, take the coil off and clean the connection points where the coil and engine meet with a bit of sandpaper, both the coil and the engine. If these steps don’t solve the problem, you have a bad ignition module that will need to be replaced. Sometimes even new ones are bad.