Troubleshooting ignition

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This step checks for proper points or electronic module operation.
 
This step checks for proper points or electronic module operation.
  
2A -- Using the same test light, check the negative side of the coil while cranking; the light should flash. If it does then the points or module are working. If the light stay lit constant then the points are not closing or the electronic module is defective.
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2A -- Using the same test light, check the negative side of the coil while cranking; the light should flash. If it does then the points or module are working. If the light stay lit constant then the points are not closing or the electronic module is defective or the distributor ground is missing
  
 
2B -- If the light never comes on then either the points are never opening, the condenser is shorted or the electronic module is defective. If the light never lights, you can disconnect the wire(s) from the negative side of the coil and test again with just the key on. The light should light, if not the coil is open.
 
2B -- If the light never comes on then either the points are never opening, the condenser is shorted or the electronic module is defective. If the light never lights, you can disconnect the wire(s) from the negative side of the coil and test again with just the key on. The light should light, if not the coil is open.

Revision as of 11:44, 26 August 2010

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