Optispark questions???
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Optispark questions??? Can an optispark fire at the spark plugs even if it's a bad one?
Meaning buying a cheap $80 one can it keep the car from starting even if it's still sparking.
I have fuel, I have spark, I just could really use someone's advice who knows what they are talking about
thanks
Meaning buying a cheap $80 one can it keep the car from starting even if it's still sparking.
I have fuel, I have spark, I just could really use someone's advice who knows what they are talking about
thanks
On The Tree
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You can install it wrong and have it fire at the plugs at the wrong time or you can have one that is cross firing and firing at the wrong plugs. If it is a total pos, I suppose it can be firing at the wrong plugs at the wrong time but that is only if the insulation is bad and it is tracking inside the cap. Hard to tell from the info you have provided. Check the installation first, especially if it is 94 or earlier - easy to make a mistake there...
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From: Thibodaux LA
if the coil is supplying spark then its gonna go to the plugs. if u know you have spark, and fuel but its not catching and starting most likely its the timing where its not firing at the correct time. id take it off and make sure it is on the correct way. take the cover off and then out it on. i couldnt get mine on. i took the cover off and wiggled it while making sure the pointer didnt move. make sure ur wires are in the correct order. and u can leave ur water pump off and see if it will start. saves alot of hassle if you need to redue it. if it stilll doesnt work then try a delco/delphi opti. rock auto has the best prices.
