Car wont start after changing fuel filter

[Chris55444]

The spark test no little lightening strikes. ? So do i replace the coil next

 

[pontiacgp]

The spark test no little lightening strikes. ? So do i replace the coil next

start with the simple things, I posted before if you have no spark to check to make sure the wiring to the distributor is plugged in and if it is then check to make sure you have power on the pink wire with the key in the run position

 

[TURNA]

Make sure there isn't a banana in the tailpipe!!

 

[Chris55444]

OK sir how do I check for Power in the pink wire I have a multimeter will that help me

 

[pontiacgp]

OK sir how do I check for Power in the pink wire I have a multimeter will that help me

a multimeter will tell how many volts and a test light will tell you if it has power

 

[pontiacgp]

Here is a question I can't answer, if the IGN ECM and/or the ECM fuse is blown will that kill the distributor

 

[84 W40]

You would still have power to the distributor red or pink wire if that fuse was blown or pulled. The engine will run like if you disconnected the ecm harness on the distributor to set your base timing. Was the distributor cap replaced? If it was and the metal ground strap not put back on with the coil it will burn out the ignition module in 5 min and no spark. Could be a bad coil too.

Here is a question I can't answer, if the IGN ECM and/or the ECM fuse is blown will that kill the distributor

 

[tc1959]

do you have spark?

Is it out of gas ? Bad fuel pump ?

 

[pontiacgp]

Is it out of gas ? Bad fuel pump ?

he did say there was gas getting to the carb.....sort of

"One thing i do know is i think fuel is getting to the carb"

 

[pontiacgp]

You would still have power to the distributor red or pink wire if that fuse was blown or pulled. The engine will run like if you disconnected the ecm harness on the distributor to set your base timing. Was the distributor cap replaced? If it was and the metal ground strap not put back on with the coil it will burn out the ignition module in 5 min and no spark. Could be a bad coil too.

Thanks, when it comes to the ECM I am the same as Sergeant Schultz, I know nothing...