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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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crank and no spark

only the front rotor is getting spark my lower and upper back plugs are not getting any spark any suggestions???
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 02:25 AM
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cap and rotor...????????? that sounds way too weird dude
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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That or the plug wires are installed wrong, i.e., trailing front, leading rear or vice versa and one of your ignitors is out.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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check your wiring make sure everything is in order
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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yes you might have your trailing and leading messed up, do a spark test from the coils
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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when my car is very wet and cold it has very little spark and wont ignite. i'm not sure what is causing it as everything is to spec. as soon as i put a portable heater to teh engine compartment then it suddenly fires up and works fine. it eludes me as to what could be wrong.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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one other question is it a stock ignition?
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