samii Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 hey, i've got no spark from my coil in my MK2 escort. so the car isn't turning over. just wondering if anyone can give some advice as to what might be wrong, or draw up a quick diagram as to where the wires go to and from the coil( as some of the wires have been changed in colour from the haynes manual) thanks samii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 might pay to suss the turning over part before you worry about the coil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samii Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 aw sorry, it is turning over but there is no spark so it won't actually fire up. sorry about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 check power to coil, then check everything forwards from there its a simple system shouldn't take long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anhonyb Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 yeah same thing was wrong with my viva when i got it, just got the power to coil and it was sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorensin Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Check your points! I had what I thought was a problem with my coil as it had a very weak spark but turned out my dodgey points were to blame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samii Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 dad took the haynes manual back to the library so back to doing it blindfolded up, but i'll just follow bubblegoose's suggestions. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 did you have alternator trouble with your lancer a while ago? im looking for one for my car just wondering what you did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samii Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 yeh i brought th springs and that a while back too! uhhh i got an alternator from a mates 1990's galant wrecking and made up a plate to hold it in place and just changed over the plug for it and used the same belt. i never even got chance to put those springs in it! was going round a roundabout in the wet and the car had insane bodyroll and slid outand i lost it into a lamp post lol! kinda sucks but awell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 You should have 2 leads to the +ve side of the coil - a +12V feed from the starter solenoid, and +8 volts from the ignition switch. -ve Coil lead to dizzy. Check the capacitor and points are working by taking the dizzy cap off and manually opening the points with the ignition on. You should see a spark across the points when you open them. That's the low tension checked. For the HT side, check the rotor arm's clean, cap's not cracked and stuff a spare plug in the end of a lead to see if there's a spark. New capacitors are often fucked on arrival these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 yeh i brought th springs and that a while back too! uhhh i got an alternator from a mates 1990's galant wrecking and made up a plate to hold it in place and just changed over the plug for it and used the same belt. i never even got chance to put those springs in it! was going round a roundabout in the wet and the car had insane bodyroll and slid outand i lost it into a lamp post lol! kinda sucks but awell! still got the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samii Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 nah i don't i had to scrap the thing to pay of the fines for the towing company and the telegraph pole fines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 nah i don't i had to scrap the thing to pay of the fines for the towing company and the telegraph pole fines. which scrap yard did it go to? i could do with going on the rob for a lancer alternator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samii Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 uhhhh not too sure? the company that towed the thing was called parks ltd. so i'm guessing there? but don't qoute me. i will dig out the papers tomorrow and pm you as to where the car should be now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samii Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 You should have 2 leads to the +ve side of the coil - a +12V feed from the starter solenoid, and +8 volts from the ignition switch. -ve Coil lead to dizzy.Check the capacitor and points are working by taking the dizzy cap off and manually opening the points with the ignition on. You should see a spark across the points when you open them. That's the low tension checked. For the HT side, check the rotor arm's clean, cap's not cracked and stuff a spare plug in the end of a lead to see if there's a spark. New capacitors are often fucked on arrival these days. don't suppose you have/ could take a picture of the wiring if you have the chance? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 unfortunately my wiring is in a box in the garage at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samii Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 haha, no problems! i'll just guess and hope to god i don't blow summit nah i'll get a manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samii Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 rung parks ltd today bubblegoose. the car is stil there, but they said they have scrapped some parts off it and sold some. so not too sure what will be left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 cheers whata there number/address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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