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Old 03-12-2010, 04:39 PM
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91 Bonneville... The engine is turning, having no problem turning at that. It just won't fire up. We pulled out one of the spark plugs and there is no spark.

What do I do?
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Check over the ignition harness, see if you have voltage at the ICM plug.
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There'* nothing there, no voltage...
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You have the old single module/coil pack setup. That can likely be the failure. It is possible for you to swap to the newer style ICm and coils.
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I believe the coil pack isn't the problem here.... we put another one on from a newer car and it changed nothing...
Do you know if the computer is totally blown, would the engine still at least turn over?
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Doesn't the cam or crank sensor play a role in whether the coils fire up or not?
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Inspect the ignition wiring harness for any shorts or broken wires.
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Did you check ign fuse and make sure you have power there.
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