why am i not getting power to coil pack

1990 FORD RANGER
100,000 MILES
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just rebuilt my engine and tried to start and got no spark to the plugs. no power to coil pack or crankshaft position sensor whatsoever
Jun 22, 2012 at 11:37 PM
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check your powers and grounds. make sure the fuses are good.
check for 12 volts to the positive side of the coil. if not, could be an ignition switch. if you do, then you need to see if the computer is firing the coils. you need a scan tool for that.

Roy
Jun 23, 2012 at 12:39 AM
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Thank you I will check those areas and let you know the outcome :)
Jun 23, 2012 at 3:42 PM
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I believe it is a ground problem cause when I turn the key on the oil gauge needle goes to the left not the right
Jun 28, 2012 at 1:14 AM
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found my problem the main engine 16 pin plug was not connected all the way truck starts fine now :)
Oct 14, 2012 at 9:40 PM