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lmac58
Aug 2, 2013, 06:39 AM
Replaced the coil plugs wires cap and rotor but still have no fire . Am I missing something?

Stratmando
Aug 2, 2013, 07:23 AM
A bunch, testing fuses would be a good start, a test light at the least, meter would be best.
Ignition switch, many things.
How are you with a meter?

TxGreaseMonkey
Aug 2, 2013, 07:54 AM
. Check for codes.

. Check all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter.

. Check/replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM), which is located on the side of the distributor. It wouldn't surprise me if it's bad.

lmac58
Aug 2, 2013, 09:08 AM
I was wondring if that (icm) might be bad . Can you test it?

TxGreaseMonkey
Aug 2, 2013, 05:07 PM
Have it tested on a Well's machine at AutoZone. My experience has been if it tests bad on a Wells, then it is really bad. However, if it tests fine, it may still be bad. Instead, I recommend replacing ICMs every 125,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first.