No spark from the ignition system?

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NOTANAUTOMECH
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Replaced ICM, has new plugs, wires, alternator, starter, battery, distributor cap and rotor.
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Friday, October 18th, 2019 AT 10:06 AM

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KEN L
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Hello,

Do you have power at the coil? also it sounds like the PCM power relay is out. To be sure here is a guide and the location of the relay:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

This guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Saturday, October 19th, 2019 AT 3:26 PM
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Ran fine stopped on day, no Spark, replaced coil, replaced pick-up coil, replaced ignition module, replaced computer, voltages check good, wires check good, grounds check good, fuses and relays check good, removed spout or computer conection get spark and truck will start and run for a few seconds and fuel pump runs none stop can you give me where to check next Thanks
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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Fig. 5: Distributor Ignition System Wiring Diagram (5.0L)
PINPOINT TEST AA: NO START
Check For Codes Perform QUICK TEST. See TESTS W/CODES - EEC-IV (5.0L) article. If diagnostic trouble codes are present, service codes as necessary. If codes are not present, go to next step.
Check Battery Turn ignition on. Check battery voltage. If battery voltage is less than 12 volts, service battery as necessary. If battery voltage is more than 12 volts, go to next step.
Check For Spark Using Neon Bulb Spark Tester (D89P-6666-A), check for spark at coil wire while cranking. If spark is not present, go to next step. If spark is present, go to step 9).
Check For ICM Power Turn ignition off. Connect EEC-IV Diagnostic Cable (007-00097) to EEC-IV Breakout Box (T83L-50-EECIV), negative battery terminal and ICM. See Fig. 6. Ensure PIP OPEN/NORMAL/SPOUT OPEN switch is in NORMAL position. Put DI overlay on breakout box.
WARNING:DO NOT connect EEC-IV Diagnostic Cable and PCM to EEC-IV Breakout Box simultaneously.

Turn ignition on. Put DVOM on DC voltage scale. Measure voltage between J5 (ICM PWR) and J7 (B -) at breakout box. If voltage is 10 volts or less, repair open in ICM PWR circuit to ICM. See Fig. 5. If voltage is more than 10 volts, go to next step.
Fig. 6: Connecting EEC-IV Diagnostic Cable
Check PIP Signal Put DVOM on AC voltage scale. Measure voltage between J7 (B -) and J15 (PIP) while cranking engine. If AC voltage is not 3.0-8.5 volts, go to step 11). If AC voltage is 3.0-8.5 volts, go to next step.
Check SPOUT Signal Measure voltage between J7 (B -) and J10 (SPOUT) while cranking engine. If AC voltage is not 3.0-8.5 volts, go to step 18). If AC voltage is 3.0-8.5 volts, go to next step.
Check COIL PWR At Coil Turn ignition off. Connect diagnostic cable to ignition coil wiring harness connector. Leave ignition coil disconnected. Put DVOM on DC voltage scale. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between J2 (COIL PWR) and J7 (B -). If voltage is 10 volts or less, repair open in ignition coil circuit. If voltage is more than 10 volts, go to next step.
Check COIL- Signal Turn ignition off. Connect B+ lead of diagnostic cable to positive battery terminal. Connect test light between J1 (B +) and J3 (COIL-). Crank engine. If test light does not flash brightly, go to step 27). If test light flashes brightly, replace ignition coil.
Check For Spark Using Neon Bulb Spark Tester (D89P-6666-A), check for spark at each spark plug wire while cranking. If spark is consistent at all spark plug wires, go to next step. If spark is not consistent, service distributor cap, rotor, plugs or plug wires.
Check Spark Plugs Remove and inspect spark plugs. Replace plugs as necessary. If spark plugs are okay, no-start condition is not ignition related. See appropriate H - TROUBLE SHOOTING (EEC-IV) - NO CODES article.
TESTS W/O CODES - EEC-IV (for Bronco)
TESTS W/O CODES - EEC-IV (for "E" Series RWD Van)
TESTS W/O CODES - EEC-IV (for "F" Pickup)
Check For CMP Power At CMP Sensor Connect diagnostic cable CMP (PIP) sensor tee to CMP sensor and wiring harness connector. Set DVOM to DC voltage scale. Measure voltage between J7 (B -) and J22 (CMP PWR) at breakout box. If voltage is 10 volts or less, repair open PIP PWR circuit. If voltage is more than 10 volts, go to next step.
Check For PIP From CMP Sensor Turn diagnostic cable switch to PIP OPEN position. Set DVOM to AC voltage scale. Crank engine and measure voltage between J7 (B -) and J34 (PIP A). If AC voltage is not 3.0-8.5 volts, check CMP sensor wiring and connector. Repair as necessary. If wiring and connector are okay, replace CMP sensor. If AC voltage is 3.0-8.5 volts, go to next step.
Check PIP With ICM Disconnected Turn ignition off. Turn diagnostic cable switch to NORMAL position. Disconnect diagnostic cable from ICM. Leave diagnostic cable attached to ICM wiring harness connector. Crank engine and measure voltage between J7 (B -) and J34 (PIP A). If AC voltage is 3.0-8.5 volts, replace ICM. If AC voltage is not 3.0-8.5 volts, go to next step.
Check PIP With PCM Disconnected Disconnect PCM. Crank engine and measure voltage between J34 (PIP A) and J7 (B -). If AC voltage is 3.0-8.5 volts, replace PCM. If AC voltage is not 3.0-8.5 volts, go to next step.
Check PIP To PCM For Short To Power Turn ignition off. Disconnect diagnostic cable from CMP sensor. Leave diagnostic cable attached to CMP sensor wiring harness connector. Set DVOM on DC voltage scale. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between J7 (B -) and J34 (PIP A). If voltage is 0.5 volt or more, repair short to power in PIP/PIP A circuit between CMP sensor and PCM or ICM. If voltage is less than 0.5 volt, repair short to ground in PIP/PIP A circuit between CMP sensor and PCM or ICM.
NOTE:A break in step numbering sequence occurs at this point. Procedure skips from step 15) to step 18). No test procedures have been omitted.

18) Check For SPOUT In Harness If engine starts in this step, continue testing. Turn diagnost
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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I have done all these steps, no signal from PIP with spout conected, pull spout and you have signal and engine starts, have replaced ICM and eec or Pcm 3 times no effect, connect spout you have no spark and fuel pump runs without timing out it also runs with spout in? All voltages are correct and have Ohmed to check for wire breaks all check good conections.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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I had all the same issues with my 1995 ford 150 and I figured out the problem! After distributor cap rotor wires plugs mass flow air sensor battery ignition module coil pack coil The only thing I didn't do was put a new brain and it. Sometimes it is just the easiest fix You bypass. If people are still having the problems I will tell you the answer.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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It was a big 20 amp fuse in the main fuse panel box underneath the hood all the way at the top yellow fuse.
Fired up first time. If you disconnect and reconnect the ignition module too many times it will trip that fuse and you will have no spark. I learned the hard way
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Nice work bobby
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:00 PM (Merged)
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Shortly after buy the truck, I had a no spark issue, only died once. If it started it would drive anywhere. But sometimes it wouldn't start, becoming more frequent until I can no longer drive it. When there is no spark there is no power to coil. Coil distributor, icm, coil, computer, ignition switch, and the voltage regulator are all new. Any ideas?
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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Has the check engine light come on?
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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Nope
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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Try switching the EEC relay with one that has the same part number. Let me know if that changes things.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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Truck ran for about 2 days then nothing, hasn't started for 2 days now, no spark
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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First, sorry about the delay in getting back to you. I lost my father this week and things have been.

Did it start running after replacing the EEC or on its own?
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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On its own
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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Did you try switching the EEC? If there is no power to anything, then the next step is the PCM because you replaced everything.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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The pcm is the computer that stubs through the fire wall next to the elec. Terminal on the drivers side, thats new, the 2nd one, which leads us to the wiring harness. I've checked every wire for continuity while wiggling the terminals and wires, no loss.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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I have power everywhere except the coil, but have power with the terminals pulled off the coil. The engine will crank until the battery dies.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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You lose power to the coil only when it is connected?
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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Only when connected, tried swaping it out, same deal
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 2:01 PM (Merged)
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The supply, (PCM), must not be able to handle the load.
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