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Sparking Test

  1. With engine oil temperature below 59° F (15° C), turn ignition switch to "ON" position. Remove distributor cap.
  2. Disconnect the high tension coil wire from distributor and hold it approximately 1/4" (6 mm) from a good ground. Ground should be as far away as possible from the ignition coil and electronic control unit.
  3. Move a magnet in a spiral motion back and forth over secondary impulse sender stud (furthest from vacuum diaphragm). A spark should jump the gap to ground as magnet passes back and forth over coil stud. If it does, but engine will not start, problem probably lies in distributor cap, rotor or spark plug wires or in fuel system. If no spark occurs, proceed with component checks.
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