not getting a spark past the distributor cap

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  • belajboj
    Noobie
    • Jan 2011
    • 2

    #1

    not getting a spark past the distributor cap

    coil is sending a spark to the cap but thats where it stops none of the cylinders are getting any if anybody had a similar problem please help
  • xwill112x
    Θέλησα έναν τίτλο συνήθειας, απορροφώ για να είμ&#
    • Jan 2009
    • 4236

    #2
    have you inspected the cap?
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    • jlevie
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2006
      • 13530

      #3
      Have you checked for a broken timing belt? If the belt is broken the rotor won't turn to distribute spark to the cylinders.
      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      • belajboj
        Noobie
        • Jan 2011
        • 2

        #4
        i replaced the cap and the rotor thinkinng that was the issue but still nothing ! i have not checked the belt yet im gonna do that today i hope thats not the issue!

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        • scottinAZ
          E30 Fanatic
          • Dec 2009
          • 1312

          #5
          also check that the plug and coil wires arent shit. that will eat a spark as well
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