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Control Module Check

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  1. Be sure all ignition system wires and connectors are properly connected. Disconnect coil-to-distributor high voltage wire at the distributor. Hold wire about 1/4" (5-6 mm) from a good engine ground, using insulated pliers. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Coil Wire Hookup for Making Control Module Check
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  2. Crank engine and check for sparks at gap to ground. If previous tests have disclosed no problem and no spark exists at gap, replace control module.