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Old May 10, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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i need help. i am not getting any spark and all the wires and coil are okay. the distributor is also good along with a new cap and rotor. is there anything else i could check to find out what else is wrong
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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can you hear the fuel pump turn on when you turn the key on? if not then you may have a bad asd relay. if you can hear it turn on you may have a bad crank position sensor.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by crazzywolfie
can you hear the fuel pump turn on when you turn the key on? if not then you may have a bad asd relay. if you can hear it turn on you may have a bad crank position sensor.
Where is the asd relay?. is there any way to check the asd relay or crank positioning sensor?
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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the asd relay should be on the drivers side fender. you might be able to swap it with another relay. this will help you test the asd if you have the tools to
http://autorepair.about.com/library/a/1g/bl860g.htm
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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the asd is fine but i am wondering. can i run a ground straight from the battery to the white wire going to the coil. or where is the ecm and how do i check it
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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if you have fuel but no spark then it is most likely a bad crank position sensor.
 
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