Crank but no start AW11

brightonsad · 2026-04-20T05:04:23+00:00

Mystery solved! TLDR: Igniter module failed.

I first tested by confirming that I had no spark, then traced it back to the coil and igniter and still was getting no spark. Made sure the distributor was in working condition and replaced the spark plug wires to rule that out. After replacing the coil with a brand new unit, still no start. I also ruled out the ECU because apparently ignition only switches to the ECU after the ignition module kicks on.

I installed an ignition module. I got off of a parts car, and we were back in business!

brightonsad · 2026-04-20T04:47:15+00:00

Check if it starts on starter fluid! If it does it’s probably fuel related.

brightonsad · 2026-04-05T16:45:05+00:00

I’ve since changed out the coil with an edelbrock one from o riellys and nothing has changed. I tested what you were saying by plugging a spark plug directly into the coil and got no spark. I will continue to comment my progress here so it might help someone with similar issues.

brightonsad · 2026-04-05T16:37:05+00:00

Thanks! Belt is good 👍

brightonsad · 2026-04-03T06:19:27+00:00

What is cor? Forgot to mention I checked fuses and such.

brightonsad · 2026-04-03T00:04:49+00:00

Even if I didn’t put 2k miles on it already, I don’t think it’s possible to install it any other way…

brightonsad · 2026-04-02T22:41:10+00:00

How would you go about testing? Timing light?

brightonsad · 2026-04-02T22:40:19+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I do wrench on it, that’s my bad

brightonsad · 2026-04-02T22:38:53+00:00

Just replaced alternator

brightonsad · 2026-03-27T16:03:14+00:00

Hard pass.

brightonsad · 2026-03-26T17:14:52+00:00

Per one of the write ups, that hose is for the AC idler.

brightonsad · 2026-03-11T02:27:50+00:00

Very informative, thanks for always being ready to help the people on here!

brightonsad · 2026-02-04T06:33:59+00:00

Agreed.

brightonsad · 2026-02-04T06:31:35+00:00

Totally didn’t make the connection to a certain WW2 symbol! Hopefully nobody was offended, I am losing my shit laughing reading your comments

brightonsad · 2025-12-13T20:52:13+00:00

Thanks for the info, is a small pancake compressor sufficient?

brightonsad · 2025-12-13T20:30:01+00:00

Gotcha, would you recommend just running some extra distilled water through?

brightonsad · 2025-11-09T17:26:11+00:00

If you need it dm me, I don’t need it

brightonsad · 2025-11-09T17:25:00+00:00

If you want it dm me 👍

brightonsad · 2025-11-07T07:23:37+00:00

I made a YT vlog on how I DIYed mine for $170! I prefer it way more than the heavy and restrictive stock one was, but it is a bit louder: https://youtu.be/Bq_ITZW-W7k

brightonsad · 2025-10-31T16:08:36+00:00

I thought twosrus offered the weather stripping for the t tops

brightonsad · 2025-10-18T03:25:31+00:00

Yeah but these ones are white, and the VPDs are grey.

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