chanchett

I was shocked to discover yesterday when I came out of work that my 88 corvette would not start. The engine sounds just like it always does when I turn the key, but it just won't catch. I checked a distributor wire, and felt no spark. I replaced the distributor, wires, and spark plugs within the last year.
I don't think it is a fuel issue because I tried to start the car while spraying some starter fluid in the throttle body to see if it at least ran as long as it was getting some fuel.
I bought and replaced the ignition coil last night, but the car still won't start.

Any suggestions would be very helpful.

Thanks

chanchett

could there be anything with the Distributor Terminal Board??

woodstock

If you ain't got a spark, it's more than likely the ignition module.
It needs to be put in with dielectric grease, more than important or it won't last very long, but not too much either. A lot is not always better!

chanchett

Is the ignition module difficult to install?

AGENT 86

http://members.shaw.ca/corvette86/Ig...System-EST.pdf

chanchett

I replaced the ignition module it seems to have made no difference, I still get no spark.

Could it be something with an ignition relay? If so, where is that relay located.

thanks

AGENT 86

Did you look at the info I posted ? Follow flow chart C-4A

chanchett

I ended up having the car towed to a shop because I was getting intimidated by the electrical stuff and didn't want to blow money on changing a bunch of part without result. The car works now! They changed the magnetic pickup lx320. Just thought I'd inform you of the result.

Unfortunately I had to pay a mechanic to change a $30 part for quite a bit more.