Ignition Control module and distributor

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srmalek
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Post Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:09 pm

Hi how to check whether my Ignition Control module and distributor is working on my 323i , because there's no spark on the spark plug,
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Post Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:44 pm

check output from the coil then, multimeter, not sure what it should read though.
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Post Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:30 pm

Ok thanks, btw will the current run thru the coil before going to the distributor ? Sorry I'm new in this engine thingy
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Post Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:32 pm

battery, coil, dizzy, plugs.

nothing at the coil would indicate you need a new one. brianmooore is the best person to ask.
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Post Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:41 pm

Ok how about the igniter control module , what,s The function of it,
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Post Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:45 pm

timing for the spark plugs make sure they fire in the correct order, helps (as far i know anyway) along with the dizzy.

best pm brianmoooore, he's pure genius with E30's.
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Post Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:54 pm

Cheers mate, btw brianmoooreee if u read this mate pls help me out heheh thanks
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Post Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:46 pm

Sorry, I'm not familiar with this really old stuff at all, especially when it's not in front of me.
willnz is more likely to be able to help.