No spark; car in storage for winter; did winterize; stored inside, no heat. Battery good; car will turn over but not getting any spark.

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Asked by TwoWildCats Jul 01, 2019 at 08:07 AM about the 1980 MG MGB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1980 MGB; in-door storage for winter; gas stabilizer was used; battery is good;
car turns over but doesn't appear to be getting a spark.

2 Answers

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Car has electronic ignition, so no points. Car does turn over, so assuming ignition switch is okay. Will check power to coil later today when I get home. Thank you for the response.

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Sorry for the delay. We installed a new key switch and ignition switch ( it didn't feel right when turning on, thought it might be bad). Car runs as long as we hold the ignition key in the start positiion. As soon as key is released, car shuts off.

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