Engine turns over but no spark how can I solve that?

Asked by SpeedRacer44 Feb 13, 2017 at 08:34 PM about the 1990 Toyota Pickup

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

engine turns over but there is no spark, we have replaced the distributor cap, rotor and plugs.

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Stephen answered 7 years ago

I think you need to look at the ignition coil, follow the wire that goes into the center of the distributor cap, that will be your ignition coil or module.

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Dananater answered 3 years ago

The mass airflow box has a flap in it that works like an inertia switch, I had the same issue with my truck and I checked the whole wiring system. You pull the lid off the air box, unbolt the sensor from the lid and then separate the sensor, I cleaned the flap and got it moving free and clear put it all back together and it fired up in two seconds.

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