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Coil is firing when the motors not running?

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KT93LXVert

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ok so i parked my car the other night it was raining. when i got in the next moring it tried to hit off then it just spun over. when i let go of the key i could here a buzzing noise i popped the hood it was comin from the coil i put my hand on it and it was vibratin. i took the coil wire off and it started archin to the strut tower. it does this every time i turn the car over, ive tried a coil, ignition control module, and distributor without fail. any one have any ideas some one said it might be a ground? i check and one was linda loose but it tightend up. I need some help guys im lost!!
 

ID89GT

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What kind of car is it? That would be vital info to help.
 
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I'd bet you just have a bad ignition switch.
 
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