1988 Other Subaru Models No Spark

1988 SUBARU
123,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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Motor ran fine then had trouble starting then it started the next time I switched off it would not start again.
I found out there was no spark to the plugs but there was power to the coil.There is no power going to the distributor(Electronic) Tried a used distributor and ECM
Nov 16, 2008 at 8:06 PM
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I need more info on car what model the engine size
Nov 16, 2008 at 8:13 PM
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Hello

Okay, to help you best I am going to need your specific model…..please be specific as there are several 4WD choices. Next, please give me your specific engine size in liter and the 8th digit of our VIN.

Once I get this info…we can jump right into checking a few things
Nov 16, 2008 at 8:13 PM
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[quote:41c64ce3e3="yorkshire"]Computer problem
1988 Other Subaru Models 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 123000 miles

Motor ran fine then had trouble starting then it started the next time I switched off it would not start again.
I found out there was no spark to the plugs but there was power to the coil.There is no power going to the distributor(Electronic) Tried a used distributor and ECM[/quote:41c64ce3e3]

The Engine is 1800 OHV SPFI
The 8th Vin Digit is B Thanks Roy
Nov 16, 2008 at 8:42 PM
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[quote:e1013f14b1="yorkshire"]Computer problem
1988 Other Subaru Models 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 123000 miles

Motor ran fine then had trouble starting then it started the next time I switched off it would not start again.
I found out there was no spark to the plugs but there was power to the coil.There is no power going to the distributor(Electronic) Tried a used distributor and ECM[/quote:e1013f14b1]

IT is 2 or 4 Wheel drive selective
Nov 16, 2008 at 8:46 PM
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Hello Roy Hey, either jnovack or myself want to assist you but you still left off the model of the vehicle. I have attached the choices. Please let us know.


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Nov 16, 2008 at 8:52 PM
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IT is a 1988 Suburu 4WD GL10 5 door Station Wagon
VIN# JF2AN53B0JE428298
1800CC SPFI
Hope this is what you require. Roy
Nov 19, 2008 at 11:51 PM
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here are 2 charts to test let me know what you get form tests but let me ask when a tuneup was done (new plugs ,wires,dist. cap,rotor)


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Nov 21, 2008 at 11:56 AM
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The pugs are new,The wires about a year same as cap and rotor.
The thing is there is no power going to the distributor
whe wire seems to be from the firewall area.The test sheet you sent is to faint to read.Roy
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:17 PM
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check ecm terminal 17 and 9 for voltage also check coil it suplies spark to dist. here is wiring diagram I also emailed the tests and wiring diagram to you for better seeing check your grounds to and from also fuse #11


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Nov 21, 2008 at 2:03 PM