no spark
#1
no spark
New to this forum, so I apologize if this has already been addressed. I have a 1992 cutlass supreme. Loaned to some relatives for awhile. Started running really rough. Then wouldn't start. Will turn over, but not start up. Doesn't have spark and not sure where to go from here. Any help would be appreciated. thanks.
#7
another thought...
keep this in mind if you decide to pull the coils off the module. They have a heat-dispersing relationship as well. The module should be attached to a heat sink. Between the two is thermal grease. When you separate the heat sink from the module, you'll need to make sure to keep both surfaces clean and try to replace the thermal grease if possible. You can get this stuff from any computer repair business or maybe even Radio Shack. Also, be sure to use dielectric grease on the spark plug wires where they connect to the coils and spark plugs. This will keep the wires from sticking and also lock out moisture. You should also put a dab on the connector to the module.
Let us know what you do and find out!
Let us know what you do and find out!
#8
Thanks for all the info. I might get this thing running yet!
This is what ive discovered so far: I inplugged the two wires going to the crank sensor and tested the ohms, which didnt show any continuity, so i replaced the crank sensor last night--which was a pain. The car actually started up, but ran really rough. It backfired a few times, then quit. I checked the sensor i nstalled and it looks like it didnt go in all the way? The metal tab--the part that curls over, is hitting the top of the part its supposed to go over--like they didnt make it long enough. Could that be the problem if its not sitting flush against the block? I checked for spark on only a couple of plugs and theyre showing spark now. I read something about adjusting the timing after installing the crank sensor. Maybe thats the problem?
This is what ive discovered so far: I inplugged the two wires going to the crank sensor and tested the ohms, which didnt show any continuity, so i replaced the crank sensor last night--which was a pain. The car actually started up, but ran really rough. It backfired a few times, then quit. I checked the sensor i nstalled and it looks like it didnt go in all the way? The metal tab--the part that curls over, is hitting the top of the part its supposed to go over--like they didnt make it long enough. Could that be the problem if its not sitting flush against the block? I checked for spark on only a couple of plugs and theyre showing spark now. I read something about adjusting the timing after installing the crank sensor. Maybe thats the problem?