1997 502 Mag MPI no spark when hot
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I am having difficulty addressing a no spark issue when engine is warm. It's not vapor locked, simply has no spark. Can sit a day or two and fires up. I have replaced coil, module and checked relays & fuses. No codes found when scanned. I am leaning towards a pick-up coil in distributor. What do you guys think? Cap and rotor should be changed, but not bad enough to cause issues.
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MEFI 1. Yes the new module was good, as it initially starred when installed. Of course the old one was working at that time too. Once you run it for a half hour and shut it off it then has no spark when you try to re-fire.
I verified the no spark condition with an extra plug wire and plug grounded with an alligator clip.
I verified the no spark condition with an extra plug wire and plug grounded with an alligator clip.
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Here is how to test the dist's pick up:
Part 6 -How to Test the GM Distributor Mounted Ignition Module
Earlier in article how to test module.
Remember, when the engine is running fine you will not find an issue. So, will have to test these things when not running. I know,,,, YEH ! :rolleyes
Part 6 -How to Test the GM Distributor Mounted Ignition Module
Earlier in article how to test module.
Remember, when the engine is running fine you will not find an issue. So, will have to test these things when not running. I know,,,, YEH ! :rolleyes



