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1988 AMC Eagle wont start

Tiny
ED HELLWEG
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  • 1988 AMC EAGLE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 84,780 MILES
Red wire to small post on solenoid that is hot when key is on gets hot at terminal onsolenoid and voltage drops way off at coil post when u try to start it it will have one good spark as u start to turn engine over and again just as u release key if u disconnect the dist at plug in u have full voltage not distributor
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Sunday, August 9th, 2009 AT 10:51 AM

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Tiny
DESERTDOG
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Ed, It sounds like the solenoid may be shorted internally. The red wire should only be hot while cranking. Dog
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Monday, August 17th, 2009 AT 12:56 PM
Tiny
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SOUNS LIKE IIHE IGNITION MODULE NEED REPLACED
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 AT 12:58 PM

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