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[SteveMaddison]

The sunny UK weather reminded me to start the car and check it out for a drive this weekend. Anyhow the car will crank, but wont start. There is no spark at the plugs, I've checked the points and I had a spare coild/ baalast resistor which I swapped and still no joy. Can you please provide advise on what to check, in what order to get to the bottom of the problem?

[gjz30075]

Try running some sandpaper through the points. Might have some corrosion there. Could be corrosion in the cap, too.

[elansprint]

Try disconnecting condensor if you get a spark this way replace condesor

[berni29]

Hi There

Probably best to look up an ignition fault finding guide on the net. In addition to the above though I would give a quick clean to the spade connections to the coil and solenoid etc.

Good luck

Berni

[steveb1]

Have you checked the immobiliser switch in the glove box if still fitted. Could have been knocked on. Also start at the beginning, do you have power to the coil.

[SteveMaddison]

I've replaced the points, checked the distributor cap and checked connections. I do have power to the coil. I'll check the condensor next. I can't see a short anywhere, so I'm pinning my hopes on this.

[Hegg]

I had a similar problem a few months ago and it turned out to be grounded points because the screw was a little too tight. I suspect you haven't opened up the cap in your sleep during the winter to tighten the points nut, but I was able to determine the issue with a multi-meter and checking resistance between each step of the connections.

Good luck, and I hope the good weather doesn't go to waste!