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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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Testing Coil
is there a way to test the coil? i'm getting no spark and would like to test it b4 i go buy one.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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check..
make sure your wires and distributor are still good, make sure the cap is "on" the distributor. Make sure all connections to the coil are good.
 
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Have a buddy hold the coil wire while you crank the engine. You'll know real quick.
 
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Have a buddy hold the coil wire while you crank the engine. You'll know real quick.
hehe.. i actually thought about getting my little brother to do that..lol i got it though.. thanks guys...my coil was bad.
 
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