how do i test ignition module?
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i've just put in the new engine and ill be running n/a for a bit. ive got oil pressure or cranking now, but when i came to getting a spark, nothing happened. its got a new 12v coil for electronic dizzy, but the dizzy and module havent been used for years. could it be the module, and how would i test it. its the later type of dizzy

Pass..but I got a spare one you can borrow

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Hi, not 100% sure on this but I think if you put a test meter on the two outside pins (1 and 3 if you like) where the original metro loom plugged in (test meter set to continuity test) and rotate slowly you shouldbe able to when rotating the drive spindle, find a point in every 90 degree incriments where u can pick up a circuit between the pins, but will only momonterilly (like a pulse, (possibly easier to determin with a meter that beeps when you have continuity) I have a vague memory of testing a dizzy last year when i couldn't get a spark, but the dizzy turned out not to be at fault. Also think I read an article or was told by someone that you only need to take a live to it, not live and earth? Have you tried turning it over with the earth on the dizzy disconected? I might be barking up totally the wrong tree or even in the wrong wood, but bells are ringing (or it might just be the ringing in my ears)

Hi,
As far as I know there only 2 way to test the module....
1 Ignition module tester, yes there is such a thing, but costs £££££
2 Try a module on it you know works, or try yours on a working car.
Cheers,
Gavin :)

Edited by Bat on 8th Sep, 2006.

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thanks ive put on a new one and shes fired up now. ive bed in the cam and the engine runs lovely. cost 27 squid plus vat not too bad i thought

Hi,
Good to hear you've sorted it, and posted up to let us know. I hate not knowing people have got it sorted!
Cheers
Gavin :)

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apd in cirencester, just a normal motor factors. its not a genuine one, its made by intermotor, but it fits fine and works well and comes with the grease.

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Edited by Leonard on 17th Sep, 2006.

Thanks Leonard.

I'll try my local motor factors.

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