I also couldnt find the coil.. Left side (pass side) against the firewall?

 

How do you pull the codes? I would bet its under the cap too...

 

I found a picture and looking at the engine, the coil should be sitting on the (L) side of the brake booster about 1/2 way down.

 

Try this. This is from All-data


* Turn ignition switch and O/D switch to on.
* Do not start the engine.

HINT: Warning and diagnostic codes can be read only when the overdrive switch is ON. If OFF, the overdrive OFF indicator light will light continuously and will not blink.

Check Connector



* Using a jumper wire, short terminals TE1 and E1 of the check connector.
* Read the diagnostic code as indicated by the number of times the O/D OFF indicator flashes.

Normal Code



* If the system is operating normally, the light will blink once every 0.35 seconds.

Malfunction Code



* In the event of a malfunction, the light will blink once every 0.5 seconds. The number of blinks will equal the first number and, after 1.5 seconds pause, the second number of the two digit diagnostic code. If there are two or more codes, there will be a 2.5 seconds pause between each.

HINT: In the event of several trouble codes occurring simultaneously, indication will begin from the smaller value and continue to the larger.

 

I will run out and look for the coil. My car also has a 5 speed so there is no OD switch... I'll go try the jumper and see if anything flashes..

 

I still didnt find the coil. Left side of the booster. The only thing there is the heater control valve where it passes through the firewall. the other side of the booster has the slave cylinder for the clutch..

 

Okay I ran the codes and no problems the check engine light does the blinking on a 5 speed...

 

If you found the ignitor, above the booster, then the coil should be sitting underneath it slightly to the (L) according to the diagram I have.

 

Negative ghostrider.. Its full of brake lines and vac hoses and water hoses....

 

Are you the original owner ?? If not ... there may have been some "fingers" in there trying to modify the system and moving / removing parts for you.

ALLDATA usually has some pretty accurate drawings.

PISTOL

 

The coil is under the dist cap, and it is a common failure item. Just replaced one last month. If you need I can look up the ohm specs and such at work tomorrow but my bet is on a bad coil.

 

How do you test it? Do I have to change out the whole distributor? looks like a one piece item..

 

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