Cranks no start, no spark

Tiny
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Hi,

It's unlikely. What to do is start a new thread related to how to check and repair the tilt. Also, it's interesting because the wiring runs through the column. I wonder if something has broken the wire.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Let me know.
Joe
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 AT 7:30 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks I will do that too. The reason I broke down was a fuel pump issue and once I got that resolved, I noticed still no start, because of no spark.
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 AT 7:36 PM
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You are very welcome. Let me know how things turn out for you.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 6:38 PM
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Hi, I tried to remove the ignition switch but it wont budge with the flat screw driver. I only saw a clip on one side only and I don't know what to do next. Here is a pic of the ignition switch:
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 7:01 PM
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Do you see a color match for the wire at the coil?

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 7:07 PM
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I don't understand, do you mean the same color wire for the positive on the ignition coil?
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 7:09 PM
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Yes. The wiring schematic I have shows power from the switch direct to the coil.

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 7:14 PM
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Okay, I just checked and both wires to the ignition coil are black for negative and positive.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 7:19 PM
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Hi,

Because of the model year, my schematics are very basic and limited. What to do is see if there is a black on on the ignition. Using a test light, see if there is power when the key is turned on and no power when the key is off.

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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 7:26 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks. I don't have a test light and I will try to figure something out tomorrow. Thanks again.
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 AT 7:29 PM
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Hi,

Not a problem. Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020 AT 6:09 PM
Tiny
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Hi, I didn't have access to the ignition switch properly, because I couldn't remove the top cover to the steering column, because my steering wheel will no longer tilt down because of damage caused by the tow the truck. I will get back to you when I get this resolved.
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020 AT 6:17 PM
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Hi, i'm ready to start working on cranking and no spark. What's the next step for me to look for breaks on no power to ignition coil?
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 4:13 PM
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Have you checked the wire between the two (switch and coil) for continuity? Is there power at the switch?

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Friday, October 23rd, 2020 AT 9:40 PM
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Hi, there continuity on the ignition switch, but there no continuity on the wire between my new coil and ignition switch.
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 8:59 AM
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Then there is a break in the wire. If you run power to the coil, will it run? If it does, the wire must have a break in it.

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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 11:11 PM
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Hi, how do I run the power to the coil to check it?
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Sunday, October 25th, 2020 AT 4:30 AM
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You can take 12v direct to the + on the coil (jumper wire from battery +). Just don't leave it on too long. Just use it to see if it starts. Make sure to disconnect it once you're finished.

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Sunday, October 25th, 2020 AT 6:27 PM
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Hi, I didn't have a jumper wire, so I made one from speaker wire and alligator clips. I ran the wire from the battery that's under the back seat to the positive side of coil and when I would move the wire around the positive post I would hear little clicking sounds and chatter. I even heard something click where the fuel injectors are located, but this would happen when the ignition was off only. When ignition key was on I heard nothing. Did try to start car but it still just cranked with no start.
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Monday, October 26th, 2020 AT 12:45 PM
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Hi,

At this point, I recommend having the coil checked. If you ran power to it, the vehicle should have gotten spark and started. I am going to ask the site owner to look through this thread to see if he can add anything.

I attached a pic below and highlighted where the two retaining bolts are located. Most parts stores can check this for you. Just disconnect the battery before removal.

Take care and let me know what you find.

Joe
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Monday, October 26th, 2020 AT 6:27 PM

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