1981 Dodge Ram Repair Question
Mileage: 64,000 miles.
Why its not getting spark
Answer
Ground the coil wire and crank engine over are you getting spark? Let me know
Could you further explain I just know basics not a very good mechanic yet just learning
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
There is no spark coming from the coil wire
Check the distributor pick-up coil and also the ignition control module-
Another question on the coil would the positive side have wires running to the distributor or would that be negative
Also where would the ignition control module be located
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-
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
You probably have to replace the distributor