1992 Dodge Dakota Ignition Coil question

1992 DODGE DAKOTA
140,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MALVERN
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When trying to start the truck, it cranks, but never catches. I've replaced the spark plugs and ignition coil and verified all the connections. When I remove the lead from the Ignition Coil to the distributor and try to observe a spark to a grounded source, I see none. I pulled the two wires that feed the Ignition coil and hooked up a volt meter. I see a base reading, but when I have someone try to start the truck I don't see any change. Shouldn't I see a big electrical spike when the vehicle is being started? What kind of voltages should I be seeing?
May 31, 2010 at 9:45 PM
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RASMATAZ
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When I remove the lead from the Ignition Coil to the distributor and try to observe a spark to a grounded source, I see none.

No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
May 31, 2010 at 11:37 PM
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MALVERN
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I can rule out anything do do with the ignition coil itself, as I mentioned I just replaced it with a new one.

My question was: What kind of voltages should I be seeing on the wire that feeds the ignition coil? What voltage should I see when trying to start the car? What voltage should I be seeing when not trying to start the car?

Why would I look at the distributor if the ignition coil isn't sparking? Doesn't the ignition coil feed the distributor?
Jun 1, 2010 at 6:09 AM
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