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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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Are you sure your getting 12v to the coil? Have you checked the ignition switch?

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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
Are you sure your getting 12v to the coil? Have you checked the ignition switch?

I am pretty sure he had the ignition switch tested. I don't understand how you could only get spark to 1 plug.
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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dist it self shorting out to ground?
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:14 AM
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how would i test for 12v at the coil should i test the wires that go into the ICM? i know the ICM has good ground.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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do you have a manual for your xj for wiring diag and testing procedures
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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What are of Michigan are you in?
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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I'm with tj, check /replace the icm/coil.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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I am near Grand Rapids, and I will download the manual freegdr sent me and try the test procedure. thanks gdr
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