Will timing being off cause no spark?
Will timing being off cause no spark?
If the timing belt slipped several teeth then the camshaft AND distributor rotor may both be retarded. If the rotor was too retarded then the coil can create the spark… but if the rotor isn’t on a dizzy cap terminal then you won’t get spark routed to the plug wire.
How to diagnose no spark or weak spark?
Diagnosing no spark, weak spark or intermittent spark issues First is separating the issue between switches or the primary ignition components like the stator, cdi, coils, trigger coil or possibly plugs or plug wires or plug caps.
What are the issues with a no spark motor?
Other issues related to a no spark/Weak Spark/Wet Plugs issue: Wrong flywheel on it. Sled was only running on one cylinder. Low side coil on his stator read 360 ohms and it should have measured 450 ohms. The low side coil was bad. It kept fouling plugs left and right. The guy before ran ethanol, and never told the current owner.
What causes a no spark condition open loop?
If after unplugging the 4-plug connector there is no spark or the spark still looks weak, this tells you that the problem is in the major ignition components like the stator, coils, cdi, spark plugs, spark plug wires, possibly a short in the wiring harness, a bad trigger coil or on EFI models your Injector Coils are bad (they measure 19-20ohms).
Why does my car spark when I jump start it?
There could be numerous reasons behind the spark when you are trying to jump-start your car. You have to be very careful when connecting the terminals of the battery with the cables. And, facing such situation while doing this can result in some hazardous circumstances. 1. Sparking- Usual Or Strange?
Can a lack of Spark cause a weak spark?
It is, but the lack of one (or a fualty one) can and will create a weak spark. Basically, you need proper voltage to the coil and a good ground inside the dist for the point plate, along with a good ground path for the dist itself.
Can a bad ignition module cause a weak spark?
With a Coil, you can check it hot and cold. Check the primary and secondary windings and compare it to spec. Actually all things can be good cold, but once heat gets around it, it fails. A newer HEI setup, the bad ignition module can also be a sign of no spark. Def. check the grounds and make sure power is where it should be.
What causes a spark to jump a plug gap?
The only part of a points ignition system that provides the high voltage necessary to make a spark jump a plug gap IS the condenser/capacitor. The coil’s job is to charge the condenser during the “dwell” time. When the points are closed the coil CHARGES the condenser with an electrical charge.
If after unplugging the 4-plug connector there is no spark or the spark still looks weak, this tells you that the problem is in the major ignition components like the stator, coils, cdi, spark plugs, spark plug wires, possibly a short in the wiring harness, a bad trigger coil or on EFI models your Injector Coils are bad (they measure 19-20ohms).
