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my car wont start: it cranks but it has no spark

Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 1:06 am
by dymez
i got an 88 conquest tsi with the 2.6 motor it will crank and act like it wants to fire up but i have no spark what is causing it to act like that ? :( :o

i've change the wires,coil,spark plug, and changed my distributors( i got 4 of em) and still no luck. is there a way i could bypass something to get a spark?

Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 8:41 am
by nashstyle
e-101 knock sensor? These are a common fault.
When cranking watch ur tacho and see if it jumps, if not, try a new e-101.

Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 8:52 am
by Cookiemonster
This is where a friend with the same car comes in handy. The easiest way to diagnose the fault is to swap parts over till you find it.

I would start with the ignitor.

Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 12:57 pm
by dymez
i using a knock sensor out of my other car that was runnin until the head gasket blew and still nothing work