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    Default No spark???

    my car has been really wierd lately.
    before when it started it started but ran like a pig and couldnt rev high.
    after we fixed the firing order but it still seemed like it was out.
    then it said the 3rd cylinder was being fired first.
    so i switched the leads around so the first cylinder was being fired first.
    checked it but the first cylinder wasnt firing first anymore.

    then noticed i lost spark in the 4th cylinder and now i dont have any spark in any of them???

    i have no idea whats up.
    iv got new leads sparks dizzy cap rotor button and coil.

    anyone have a clue wots going on??
    how do i test and set all the timing proply?

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    start by checking you have all the leads on right i posted a pic for you.
    did you have your dizzy out at all?
    check your coil to see if it works and ignition module by using one that you know works
    Last edited by wildss; 08-06-2008 at 05:31 PM.

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    This may tell you what you need to know. Firing order Holden V8 and 6 - Holdenpaedia
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    iv got spark now and i hooked evrything up and the dizzy hasnt been taken out.
    but how come it shows the firing order of 12784563? so 1st cyl goes to 1 2nd goes to 2, 3rd goes to 7 4th cyl goes to 8 and so on??
    cos it looks different on the pic but ill giv that a go cos the way i did it isnt starting so fingers crossed.

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    nope no luck even with that diagram.
    i dno if its got to do wit my battery being **** but yeh i have no clue wot the **** is goin on

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    If it is turning over slowly, it probably won't start, it will need a good 80% battery capacity to fire.

    Does yours have the twin contact rotor button?
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    I burnt my hand in a nasty way once using method one but thats because i'm a twat.

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    im not sure.
    but iv made all the timing correct and it sounds like its just about to start but it doesnt.
    any ideas wot the problem could be?

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    check fuel pressure.

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