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familyfixr
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Mar 22, 2012, 12:02 AM

Post #1 of 9 (1944 views)
new coils but no spark Sign In

i recently aquired a 96 thunderbird that has been sitting for two years.i replaced belt , cranked it. it spun good but not fireing. i sprayed starting fluid , it ran smooth 4-5 seconds. i checkd and replaced pump. now i have good fuel pressure and no spark. i replaced both coils,i hav like 11.8 to 12 v at connectorto coils but not getting spark out.i dont understand......my family depending on this car to start. any response appreciated


Hammer Time
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Mar 22, 2012, 3:21 AM

Post #2 of 9 (1902 views)
Re: new coils but no spark Sign In

Apparently, the no spark problem is new since it ran on starting fluid already.

You need to also test for injector pulse using a noid light.



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Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 23, 2012, 1:10 PM

Post #3 of 9 (1865 views)
Re: new coils but no spark Sign In

Fuel issue now as HT said. Hey - sitting for two years unless professionally stored (dry and indoors) absolutely will bring out problems of all sorts but wont know how many and what till you do get it running and can drive it. Do watch out for brakes with a car that sat so long and know in a safe area that you can assertively stop even if they feel lousy.

Whatever if anything done to the fuel in it either dump it or if it will run on it use it up fast for fresh fuel too. Other things as they happen are an unknown right now,

T



nickwarner
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Mar 23, 2012, 8:13 PM

Post #4 of 9 (1850 views)
Re: new coils but no spark Sign In

Need to follow the troubleshooting chart for the fuel system. This car is old enough to buy its own smokes and anything in the fuel system is suspect, especially with its hiatus from the road.


Hammer Time
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Mar 24, 2012, 3:25 AM

Post #5 of 9 (1845 views)
Re: new coils but no spark Sign In

The man has no spark. I would still like to know if it has injector pulse and injector power.



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Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 25, 2012, 3:12 AM

Post #6 of 9 (1827 views)
Re: new coils but no spark Sign In

Quick re-read. This thing did run with priming/starter fluid for a few seconds on first post so if now there is no spark also there's a wrench in the blender with this. Long storage has its price - trust me!

Tom (down to only 4 vehicles of my own now!)


familyfixr
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Apr 4, 2012, 12:37 AM

Post #7 of 9 (1778 views)
Re: new coils but no spark Sign In

hello. thank u for your response. sorry it took me so long to get back. how expensiv is noid light,can it b rented. i know that i hav 12 volts at each injecter. i use my multimeter,black on neg post and red inserted into boot where wires go into inj. . same thing for coils. when i turn key to run i dont see a check eng. light, but im assumeing it cud b bad as well.all fuses r good. wud it maby help to check obd see what comes up. any suggestions will help thanku


Hammer Time
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Apr 4, 2012, 3:08 AM

Post #8 of 9 (1771 views)
Re: new coils but no spark Sign In

The noid light is under $10






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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 4, 2012, 5:14 AM

Post #9 of 9 (1768 views)
Re: new coils but no spark Sign In

If the bulb for CEL doesn't work and should light as a bulb check - replace it,

T







 
 
 






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