my car will not start and I am not getting spark?

Question

I have a 85 buick and when i turn the key, it will turn but not start. I also have no spark at my plugs. anybody know?

Answer 1

Sometimes it the Pickup coil inside the Distributor (IF, it have a Distributor). OHM Meter to check, unplug from the Electronic Module it has 2 wires. OHM it with the Meter, should get a reading from 5K-10K Ohms. IF, there no reading or it go to Infinity the Pickup Coil is bad. Remember; This the Coil Inside the Distributor Cap not the one outside!!! I try to find you a link to check the outside Coil there 3 points to Ohm out. IF, it not either Coil it may be the Electronic Module inside the Distributor, some Parts stores can check this, when removed, call around and ask.
I hope this link will work, this Autozone web site and shows you how to test your Coil with the Ohm Meter;
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/04/ce/c6/0900823d8004cec6.jsp

Answer 2

systematically start by checking everything from the pick up coil to the spark plugs. The best way is get a voltage tester with a light for about 10 dollars.Every where you touch in the circuit the light should light up. If not theres your problem

Answer 3

check and make sure the red power wire on the side of the cap is connected and has 12 volts. If that checks good then you need a control module $8-$25.

Answer 4

did u check the cap and rotor... and make sure ur electrical connections that have to with the ignition system... also check ur sensors... make sure if u have a crank position sensor that its working right.... in general check all electrical that has to do with u getting spark back into ur engine.....

Answer 5

plcheck battrey,or ditributar of power plugs may be some carbon diposit r there clean the coctects, i hope its work

Answer 6

check your plugs and the plug wires

Answer 7

Did you check the battery...or it might be the alternator....