Pertronix Problem

[Motown Junk]

If you've any ideas on fixing a no spark problem please have a look at this thread

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...

Ta!

[74merc]

Have you contacted Pertronix Customer support in the States?
Did the car ever run properly with the kit on?
Have you double checked that the kit was wired correctly?
Is/was there a ballast resistor?
Sorry can't give you any specific advice, I installed one of these a few months ago with no problems (apart from when I had to hit the magnet with a hammer to get it to fit over the distributor shaft)!

[Motown Junk]

Still awaiting response from Pertronix.

Was running fine up to the point when not running at all so not an installation issue, someting's broked!

[RW774]

If the system is worthy of repair you should be able to get into the ECU via a laptop, to do the checks, eg, crank sensor/ throttle pot etc. Look at the basics first and check also the connections on the management system .Using a scope, you should be able to check the crank sensor output. If you are destined to the closed door from petronix, fit a reliable system, from another supplier where you do recieve backup.

[Motown Junk]

Pertronix have just sent a wiring test doc, so will dust off the AVO and have a tinker tomorrow. If still no joy, have just costed an MSD CDI with rev limiter and Blaster coil....

[Motown Junk]

D'oh!

Teach me to trust what the AA say!

Feed wire was a wee bit crispy about a foot back in the loom. 12v with no load, 3 when connected...

FYI if you connect a permanant live to coil just to check spark and the car immediately fires (never did before), turning the ignition off won't stop it...

[74merc]

It's usually always something simple!