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Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Capri N/A 89-94 => Topic started by: barbiecar on February 29, 2008, 01:59:00 AM

Title: Lack Of starting
Post by: barbiecar on February 29, 2008, 01:59:00 AM

I have a 94 Capri N/A and it ran great until one day. I got it stuck in my driveway in the snow and rocked it, and dug, and rocked it some more. After I got it out it was sitting on the side of the road idling like normal and then it died. Now it has no spark. I have replaced the Icm, cap, rotor, wires, and the coil. . . still nothing. Theres no spark at the plugs or coil. Anything underneath the car that controls spark that i coulda knocked loose, or even a ground? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

Title: Lack Of starting
Post by: Rocketman on February 29, 2008, 08:33:00 AM

There are grounds on the thermostat housing that if disconnected can cause a no-spark condition.

When you crank the car does the tachometer jump?

If not then I'd take a guess at the ignitor module in the distributor. Seems like they're going out more and more these days. You can pick up a cheap replacement module on eBay.

Title: Lack Of starting
Post by: barbiecar on February 29, 2008, 08:41:00 AM

thanks for the info, i already tried cleaning the ground contacts that i could find. you have any pics to upload of that part and where its located it would help a lot.

Title: Lack Of starting
Post by: Rocketman on February 29, 2008, 08:56:00 AM

The ignitor module is located inside the distributor. TechCapri.com has the ignition section of the service manual that covers replacing it. It isnt too hard to get at.