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Old 05-09-09, 06:36 PM
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ignitor problem/question

hey i was just wondering how i could check if its still good or actually working? i can't rev my car up past 6smoothly. it was happening not to long ago and i fixed it with spark plugs. now i think its a ignitor. the thing next to the distributor i hope it's called that. do i use a volt meter? what numbers should i see when i run this test?
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There is a test proceedure for ignitors in the FSM. Sec. 5, p. 37. They either work or they don't, no middle ground. Problem sounds more like a fuel issue, but it wouldn't hurt to check the cap and rotor.
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when was the last time you changed the fuel filter? yearly, minimum...
Lot of odd running issues fixed with this $3 cure!
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i don't know ive owned the car for little over a year and i just recently got it built. i'll try the fuel filter i thought it was that last time but the sparkplugs fixed it. thanks for the help =] ill keep you guys posted if it doesnt cure it
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