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1981 Dodge Ram Repair Question


Topics covered: Distributor, Spark, Coil wire.
Mileage: 64,000 miles.

Asked on July 17, 2012

Why its not getting spark

My 81 dodge w150 is not getting spark ive replaced the coil, cap, rotor, wires, and plugs but still no spark wondering what could be wrong
Avatar Asked by caleb774

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Replied on July 17, 2012

Ground the coil wire and crank engine over are you getting spark? Let me know

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 17, 2012

Could you further explain I just know basics not a very good mechanic yet just learning

Tiny Response from caleb774
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Replied on July 17, 2012

Disconnect the coil wire on the distributor and have helper crank engine over -you ground the coil wire to a good ground point and see if you get a snapping blue spark. Also review this link: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 17, 2012

There is no spark coming from the coil wire

Tiny Response from caleb774
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Replied on July 17, 2012

Check the distributor pick-up coil and also the ignition control module-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 17, 2012

Another question on the coil would the positive side have wires running to the distributor or would that be negative

Tiny Response from caleb774
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Replied on July 17, 2012

Also where would the ignition control module be located

Tiny Response from caleb774
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Replied on July 17, 2012

There's wire from the coil going back to the distributor both pos and neg-see below

The pick-up and the ICM is inside the distributor

Note: I suggest you get a repair manual-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 18, 2012

I looked inside the distributor then looked at autozone to see what the parts looked like the things in the distributor didnt look any thing like that but every thing inside is all rusty

Tiny Response from caleb774
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Replied on July 18, 2012

You probably have to replace the distributor

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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