JC1968
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- Joined
- Jan 2, 2013
- Messages
- 26
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- Location
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Vehicle Year
- 1984, 2001/19
- Make / Model
- BII, Rangers
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
Good evening,
I've just completed the duraspark conversion and am having a no start issue. I used the write up found here in the "How To" section and it was pretty straight forward so I'm sure all of my connections are correct.
Everything is new so I don't think it is faulty equipment. To be sure, I had my battery tested -->Good, ICM module tested-->Good and checked continuity between all of my connections --> Passed.
I had issues with the ignition switch in the past where the contacts were not touching so I had to press the two sections together and it would start with no issue. Maybe it finally crapped out, so I just replaced it also.
Before I did this swap the vehicle started with zero issue, I wanted to get rid of all of the emissions and vacuum garbage so I opted for the conversion.
One thing I have been noticing and have a question about (hopefully I can get a good answer, solution or way forward) a voltage reading I've been seeing regarding power to the coil. Of the two wires that come off of the grey 8 pin connector. The two listed in the write up are present (brown/pink and red/lt green). I tapped in to the red/lt green wire for coil power. When not connected to the coil, I get a 12 volt (battery match) reading. When I connect it to the POS of the coil it immediately drops to around 7 volts. Is this correct? I thought it would still maintain a 12 volt reading. Any ideas would be really helpful. Thanks in advance.
-JC
I've just completed the duraspark conversion and am having a no start issue. I used the write up found here in the "How To" section and it was pretty straight forward so I'm sure all of my connections are correct.
Everything is new so I don't think it is faulty equipment. To be sure, I had my battery tested -->Good, ICM module tested-->Good and checked continuity between all of my connections --> Passed.
I had issues with the ignition switch in the past where the contacts were not touching so I had to press the two sections together and it would start with no issue. Maybe it finally crapped out, so I just replaced it also.
Before I did this swap the vehicle started with zero issue, I wanted to get rid of all of the emissions and vacuum garbage so I opted for the conversion.
One thing I have been noticing and have a question about (hopefully I can get a good answer, solution or way forward) a voltage reading I've been seeing regarding power to the coil. Of the two wires that come off of the grey 8 pin connector. The two listed in the write up are present (brown/pink and red/lt green). I tapped in to the red/lt green wire for coil power. When not connected to the coil, I get a 12 volt (battery match) reading. When I connect it to the POS of the coil it immediately drops to around 7 volts. Is this correct? I thought it would still maintain a 12 volt reading. Any ideas would be really helpful. Thanks in advance.
-JC