no spark no start after aux battery install

1982 VOLKSWAGEN VAN
202,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • RWD • MANUAL
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ENTHUSIADAM
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just installed a second battery in a westfalia. after install all electrical components seem to work: headlights, radio, dash etc. however, the engine now cranks but does not start. when i checked the plug from the center of the distributor cap there is no spark. what would cause this and what would be the fix? also, could a mistake in wiring at the fuse box in the front cause this? thanks
Apr 25, 2015 at 9:43 AM
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CADIEMAN
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ck. to see if the coil is sending power. the wire maybe bad or a faulty coil maybe the cause
Apr 26, 2015 at 7:14 AM