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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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I have replaced plugs,wires,coil,distributor cap,rotor,crank sensor and still have no spark at all. I am stumped. Any help would be greatly appreciated because the snow is coming fast. Thank you
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Spark: 12 volts from ignition switch to the ASD relay; when the key is first turned on the PCM provides a ground to the ASD relay to energize it, then the ASD relay passes 12 volts to the coil primary side. If no crank sensor signal is generated after a couple of seconds the PCM cuts the ground to the ASD relay (and fuel pump relay too) and that cuts power to the coil (and fuel pump). Key to START and once again the PCM energizes the ASD relay. Now, a critical element is the crank sensor--no signal from the crank sensor and the PCM won't trigger the coil to provide spark.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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AC voltage CPS test; Small clips on the meter leads really helps.

Unplug the connector at the back of the manifold with wires going down to the bell-housing/cps.
Probe the two wires to the cps with the meter set on AC volts. (a 200 scale on mine).
Crank the engine and note the voltage. (jump it if you battery is low)

Mine somehow works with only .3, my wiring/grounds must be pretty spiffy. .5 seems to be a good mark. One article talked of .5 to .8.

If it's low you can modify the mount. With the next largest bit that won't fit in the hole, enlarge the hole just a tad. Now when mounting it's crucial to maintain firm downward pressure on it while tightening the bolts. An assistant could help with that from above.

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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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If the asd relay is bad will the motor still crank but not give spark.
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