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Apr 30, 2010 | 05:27 PM

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Weak spark

I am getting weak spark out of my coils. I have checked 6 different coils and they all give me weak spark. It is a dull orange color spark. Any ideas as to why. I have changed the relay and it didn't help. I is out of ideas as to why.

I am getting 12 volts to the coils and the grounds appear good as well so I need help as for ideas.

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May 1, 2010 | 05:16 PM

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How are you checking it?

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May 1, 2010 | 05:32 PM

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HP tuners and a dvm.

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May 1, 2010 | 06:46 PM

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Hmmm, ok, using a piece of software and a voltmeter, how are you able to see the color of the spark?

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May 1, 2010 | 09:07 PM

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I also have a glass spark checker. You can see the spark as it travels down the checker.

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May 1, 2010 | 10:45 PM

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If the car runs right, I wouldn't worry about it.

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