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Repair ignition amplifier in 80;s and early ninetis jaguar xj6 and xj1 for no spark symptom

Locate ignition amplifier box by following wires at distributor to black box. Disconnect neg . battery lead . Disconnect plug at black box. Remove box and take cover off. Ibside you will find a GM ignition module neatly wired to the plug that exits the box. Remove and have it tested at any major parts chain for free. If it is bad, have them find the part by crossreferencing the number. Don;t tell them it is for a jag or they might charge you more. Part should cost less than fifty bucks. I priced one over 15 years ago and it was over three hundred dollars.

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2005 Range Rover BMW Engine V8. Wanted to change the spark plugs. Anyone have instructions on this?

1. Disconnect battery, neg lead, you must wait 2 minutes after car is turned off before doing so, 2. Remove ignition coil pack from spark plug 3. Remove plug, 4. Gap new plugs, torque to 23 ft/lbs 5. Refit ignition coils 6. Reconnect battery neg lead

Jan 08, 2013 | Land Rover Range Rover Cars & Trucks

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IGNITION FAILURE ON 280 ZX (82)

Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the fusible link connector for the fuel injection wiring harness. Be sure the ignition is OFF before doing this. Disconnect the cold start valve wiring harness connector. Disconnect the high tension lead (coil-to-distributor) at the distributor and hold it 0.13-0.25 in. (3.3-6.3mm) away from the cylinder head with a pair of insulated pliers and a heavy glove. When the engine is cranked, a spark should be observed. If not, check the lead and replace as necessary. If there is still no spark, go on with the following system checks.
1. Make a check of the power supply circuit. Turn the ignition OFF. Detach the connector from the top of the IC unit. Turn the ignition ON. Measure the voltage at each terminal of the connector in turn by touching the probe of positive lead of the voltmeter to one of the terminals and touching the probe of the negative lead of the voltmeter to a ground, such as the engine. In each case, battery voltage should be indicated. If not, check all of the wiring, the ignition switch and all connectors for breaks, corrosion, discontinuity etc., then repair as necessary
2. Check the primary windings of the ignition coil. Turn the ignition OFF. Detach the harness connector from the negative coil terminal. Use an ohmmeter to measure the resistance between the positive and negative coil terminals. If resistance is 0.84-1.02 ohms, the coil is OK; replace it if the reading is far from this range.
If the power supply, circuits, wiring and coil are in good shape, check the IC unit and pick-up coil as follows:
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Remove the distributor cap and ignition rotor.
3. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the two terminals of the pick-up coil, where they attach to the IC unit. Measure the resistance by reversing the polarity of the probes. If approximately 400 ohms are indicated, the pick-up coil is OK, but the IC unit is bad and must be replaced.

Fig. 10: Connect the ohmmeter to the pick-up coil terminals-1979-83 models

Fig. 11: Remove the screws (arrows) to detach the IC unit-1979-83 models

If the resistance is other than 400 ohms, proceed with the following:
1. Be certain the two pin connector to the IC unit is secure.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Measure the voltage at the ignition coil's negative terminal.
4. Turn the ignition OFF.

WARNINGRemove the tester probe from the coil negative terminal before switching the ignition OFF, to prevent burning out the tester.

If 0 voltage is indicated, the IC unit is bad and must be replaced.

If battery voltage is indicated, remove the IC unit from the distributor, by proceeding as follows:
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the distributor cap and ignition rotor.
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the top of the IC unit.
4. Remove the two screws securing the IC unit to the distributor.
5. Disconnect the two pick-up coil wires from the IC unit.

WARNINGPull the connectors free with a pair of needlenose pliers. DO NOT pull on the wires to detach the connectors.

Remove the IC unit.

Measure the resistance between the terminals of the pick-up coil. It should be approximately 400 ohms. If so, the pick-up coil is OK and the IC unit is bad. If the resistance is other than 400 ohms, the pick-up coil is bad and must be replaced.

Oct 13, 2008 | 1983 Nissan 280ZX

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how do i remove the starter

what kind of vehical you got?,first you disconnect neg. side of battery,

Feb 20, 2011 | Chevrolet Blazer Cars & Trucks

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I wanted to know where the distributor is located on my 2000 chrysler cirrus

It doesn't have a distributor. It has a distributorless ignition system.

Jan 19, 2011 | Chrysler Cirrus Cars & Trucks

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where is the ignition control module on an 1989 totota camry

Toyota Camry 1983-1996 Repair Guide Ignition Module - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

External
All engines, except the 2S-ELC, have an external igniter.

Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Separate the wiring harness connections.
Unbolt the igniter.
Loosen the nut holding the wire lead onto the coil.
Tag and disconnect the wire lead.
Lift the igniter off its mount.

To install:

Mount the igniter to the bracket.
Attach the wire lead to the coil.
Connect the harness.
Connect the negative battery cable. Reset any digital equipment such as radio memory and the clock if necessary.

Internal
REMOVING IGNITER WITH DISTRIBUTOR
See Figure 1
The internal igniter is only applicable to 2S-ELC engine Camry models. All other engines are equipped with an external igniter assembly.
Review the complete service procedure before this repair. Note position, color of wire and routing of all internal distributor assembly wiring.

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
Remove the number one spark plug. Place a finger over the spark plug hole and rotate the crankshaft clockwise to top dead center. When there is pressure felt on the finger at the spark plug hole, this will be top dead center of the compression stroke on number one cylinder. If not, repeat the procedure. Install the number one spark plug.
Mark the position of the distributor flange in relation to the camshaft housing. Remove the IIA distributor assembly.
Remove the distributor cap with the wires attached, and remove the packing. Mark the position of the rotor relative to the housing and pull the rotor straight up and off the shaft. The distributor cap is held to the housing with three retaining screws.
Remove the ignition coil dust cover.
Remove the two nuts and spring washers and disconnect the four wires from the terminals on the side of the ignition coil. The wires are color coded yellow, blue, brown and red.
Remove the four retaining screws and remove the ignition coil and packing.
Remove the nuts and disconnect the pink, white and black wires from the igniter terminals. Remove the two igniter retaining screws and remove the igniter.

To install:

Attach the new igniter with the two retaining screws. Connect the pink, black and white wires to their respective terminals and install the nuts. Make sure that the pick-up coil wires are secured in their clips and that there is slack in the wires.
Install the ignition coil and attach it with the four retaining screws.
Connect the four ignition coil wires to their respective terminals and install the two nuts and spring washers.
Install the coil dust cover and push the rotor onto the shaft.
Place the distributor cap and wires into position. Install and tighten the retaining screws.
Install the distributor assembly and connect the negative battery cable.
Connect a tachometer and timing light to the engine and adjust the ignition timing.

Fig. 1: Make sure you remember where the colored wires attach for installation-2S-ELC engine

Reset any digital equipment such as radio memory and the clock if necessary.

REMOVING IGNITER WITHOUT REMOVING DISTRIBUTOR

Remove the distributor cap, rotor and di-electric insulator covers. Disconnect the red and yellow wires from the coil and the pink, white and black wires from the igniter.
Remove the igniter. It may be necessary to mark and rotate the distributor to gain access to the igniter retaining screws. The timing should be checked after the distributor is returned to the mark.

To install:

Install the new igniter using the two new retaining screws.
Twist the pick-up coil wires together, install the white wire first then pink and black wires to their original locations. Make sure the wires do not touch the housing generator or advance plate.
Route the red and yellow wires from the igniter so they do not contact moving parts. Connect the red wire to the right coil terminal (with the brown wire) and the yellow wire to the left terminal (with the blue wire). Replace the covers, rotor and cap.
Connect a tachometer and timing light to the engine and adjust the ignition timing.

Hope this helped (remember comment and rated this).

Apr 05, 2010 | 1989 Toyota Camry

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