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Old 07-31-2012, 12:46 PM
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my b16a is not throwing enough spark, what could it be anybody know?
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need more info.
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Generally weak spark is from a weak coil. Check your coil to see if it's within factory specifications.
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Originally Posted by JDM-sol 89
Generally weak spark is from a weak coil. Check your coil to see if it's within factory specifications.
x2 make sure you know how to operate your ohmmeter.
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need more info.
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ok well my friends and i got it to start when we did found out it was the ignition switch, but then he too it for a drive it drove then died, and now there is no spark , any ideas besides the coil? stupid question would the coil be the ligniter also?
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whats the factory specs for the coil?
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