no spark to distributor cap
10-28-2008, 06:42 PM
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no spark to distributor cap
97 jeep Cherokee....wont start....not getting any spark to distributor from coil....already replaced coil and cap and rotor....battery is charged has gas....fuel pump is turning on....it is turning over....
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10-28-2008, 07:03 PM
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Whats the voltage going into the coil?
Electicity 101
If a known voltage (12VDC) is applied to a load (the coil) and the load does not function, then the load is bad.
Electicity 101
If a known voltage (12VDC) is applied to a load (the coil) and the load does not function, then the load is bad.
10-28-2008, 07:07 PM
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Don't remember exact figure, but it was above the the specs in Hayes manual, that's why we replaced the coil.
10-28-2008, 08:31 PM
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no, no check engine light. It's too dark to work on for tonite now, I'm gonna take it for diagnostic test tomorrow
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10-29-2008, 06:42 AM
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I second that... especially if it is just sitting there cranking.
Test it
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showth...7282#post67282
Test it
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showth...7282#post67282
10-29-2008, 12:14 PM
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Thanks everybody! I'm going to look into that today, only thing that stinks is I'm finding them to cost about $100+ so it may take till payday to replace and that doesn't come till Friday. Any suggestions on how to test? Maybe just a continuity test with volt meter? Or is there something else I can do to check it?
10-29-2008, 01:40 PM
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I second that... especially if it is just sitting there cranking.
Test it
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showth...7282#post67282
Test it
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showth...7282#post67282
10-29-2008, 03:23 PM
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It Worked! Thank You to all for the great info. I replaced the CPS and she starts! Thanks again!!!!
