4.3L Volvo penta gxi no power to coil

bruceb58

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The output of the relay that is not the fuel pump relay goes straight to the coil. There are two connectors at the coil. On set of wires goes to the distributor and the other on has a purple and gray. You need to be measuring 12V on that purple wire.

Just so you know, it is likely the color of the wire leaving the relay changes color to purple on the way to the coil.
 
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Trav2015

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The output of the relay that is not the fuel pump relay goes straight to the coil. There are two connectors at the coil. On set of wires goes to the distributor and the other on has a purple and gray. You need to be measuring 12V on that purple wire.

Just so you know, it is likely the color of the wire leaving the relay changes color to purple on the way to the coil.

I have checked the power both at the coil and at the distributor and I am getting 12v at both of these points but still no spark
 

alldodge

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Need to check the distributer and control module, wish I knew how to test it (Merc guy here) sorry
 

Trav2015

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Yes I wish I knew what to test next, or how to test the distributer and control module
 

Trav2015

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I'm just letting everyone know I found the problem!! My balancer pulley rubbed through my knock sensor, looking like I prob gotta pull engine cause I'm thinking there's a reason the balancer slid back
 
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