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Crank no start no spark

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Bandit

Dec 5, 2024
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I had a great running 89 5.0. . I accidentally put the jumper cables on backwards. Now I have no spark. I replaced the ignition coil, ignition module, an distributor. Everything else works fine like fuel pump and injector pulse. I'm going crazy. Open to ANY suggestions. Thx
 

LILCBRA

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Welcome to !

The first question everyone will ask is if you pulled codes. And I'm sure the second will be if you checked all of the fuses.

BTW, I've moved your thread to the Fox 5.0 Tech section for more/better exposure.
 
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AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes
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If you cannot get codes from the ECU (even the 11 code which is a pass) then the ECU will need to be repaired.

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Gents...

Notice how when you hover over the OP's avatar and name that you get 'nothing'? No pop-up card, no user profile, etc...

Somebody took this post from Feedback and Testing. The OP never created an account. Instead, they sent their question to SN email.

In other words: That person will never see your Reponses because they don't have an account.

Be mindful of threads that get moved [out] of feedback and testing. Some are just dead ends.
 
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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Somebody goof'd up AND IT WASN'T ME!!!!!
 

Noobz347

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Yeah, yeah, the sun shines on a dog's ass and all of that.
 

limp

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Noobz347 said:
Yeah, yeah, the sun shines on a dog's ass and all of that.
Click to expand...
Even a blind Squirrel occasionally finds a nut...
 

LILCBRA

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I did think it was odd that there was no info.....

So what do we do with it in this case - just delete it? I mean the question seemed legit.
 

Noobz347

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LILCBRA said:
I did think it was odd that there was no info.....

So what do we do with it in this case - just delete it? I mean the question seemed legit.
Click to expand...

They [usually] figure out that the questions go in the [forum] and not the in-box.

If they don't figure that piece out then how much time do you really want to spend on that person?

We also get emails where the dude has an entire parts list they want filled. It always makes me wonder how they got the impression that we do.
 
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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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I generally leave them be, let the janitor clean it up......
 
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