No ignition coil spark. Plz help!!

MrMK3-707 · 12-28-2010, 06:13 AM

Hey everyone, Just finished my head gasket problem. Tried to start the car at first and didnt have enough power. Ended up getting a new battery and it turns over fine but it doesnt start. Went and checked the ignition coil and there was no spark.

I took it to my friends house and hooked it up to his car, which is the same exact car as mine and his is 100% stock and restored, It worked fine on his car. I even used my coil wire on his car and it still worked fine. Can someone let me know what im doing wrong???

p.s. The car stopped running before i took it appart to do the head gasket.

btwilson86 · 12-28-2010, 06:53 AM

Look through the TSRM to diagnose no spark situations. It's possible that your igniter has gone bad. That's just one of many items that can stop the system from sparking though

MrMK3-707 · 12-28-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btwilson86

Look through the TSRM to diagnose no spark situations. It's possible that your igniter has gone bad. That's just one of many items that can stop the system from sparking though

Is the igniter in the same place as the coil?

btwilson86 · 12-28-2010, 05:11 PM

Well, it depends on the engine. Now that I re-read your post, it seems that you have a 7MGE engine since you swapped out the coil instead of coil packs... I know that the GTE uses an igniter on the fender, but I can't remember how the GE is set up (don't currently have one). Maybe someone can pop on here and give a little more information.

Have you been reading through the TSRM to troubleshoot this?

MrMK3-707 · 12-29-2010, 01:39 AM

All ive been seeing is something about using a jumper wire in the fuze box under the hood. Can you tell me anything about that

Thanks.

MrMK3-707 · 12-29-2010, 01:45 AM

And yes it is a 7MGE (automatic)
Heres a recent pic of mine. If it helps any

btwilson86 · 12-29-2010, 09:20 PM

Well, I would follow this link to the TSRM. This one's on the ignition system, so just follow the troubleshooting guide.

12-28-2010, 06:13 AM	#1
MrMK3-707 Stock Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 13	No ignition coil spark. Plz help!! Hey everyone, Just finished my head gasket problem. Tried to start the car at first and didnt have enough power. Ended up getting a new battery and it turns over fine but it doesnt start. Went and checked the ignition coil and there was no spark. I took it to my friends house and hooked it up to his car, which is the same exact car as mine and his is 100% stock and restored, It worked fine on his car. I even used my coil wire on his car and it still worked fine. Can someone let me know what im doing wrong??? p.s. The car stopped running before i took it appart to do the head gasket.

12-28-2010, 06:53 AM	#2
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Look through the TSRM to diagnose no spark situations. It's possible that your igniter has gone bad. That's just one of many items that can stop the system from sparking though __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

12-28-2010, 05:11 PM	#4
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Well, it depends on the engine. Now that I re-read your post, it seems that you have a 7MGE engine since you swapped out the coil instead of coil packs... I know that the GTE uses an igniter on the fender, but I can't remember how the GE is set up (don't currently have one). Maybe someone can pop on here and give a little more information. Have you been reading through the TSRM to troubleshoot this? __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

12-29-2010, 01:39 AM	#5
MrMK3-707 Stock Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 13	All ive been seeing is something about using a jumper wire in the fuze box under the hood. Can you tell me anything about that Thanks. Last edited by MrMK3-707; 12-29-2010 at 01:45 AM.

12-29-2010, 01:45 AM	#6
MrMK3-707 Stock Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fairfield CA Posts: 13	And yes it is a 7MGE (automatic) Heres a recent pic of mine. If it helps any Attached Thumbnails

12-29-2010, 09:20 PM	#7
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Well, I would follow this link to the TSRM. This one's on the ignition system, so just follow the troubleshooting guide. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

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