No spark

[1966type1]

Ok so I’ve installed a new ignition coil, and the car will crank but not start. And there is an odor of gas after cranking it a few times. Any ideas??
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1966 beetle sedan "blue bird"
1972 super auto stick
1972 deluxe bay window "big Larry"
1997 Jetta "the red car"
2001 Jetta 1.8 "the blue car"

[mukluk]

With the new coil installed, have you rechecked to see if you're now getting spark from the coil when you crank it?
Have you tried swapping out the coil's center lead with one of the plug leads to see if that makes a difference in getting spark from the coil?
Have you checked your wire connections at the coil where the distributor ignition module attaches?

[1966type1]

Ok still no spark from the coil. I’m at a complete loss.
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1966 beetle sedan "blue bird"
1972 super auto stick
1972 deluxe bay window "big Larry"
1997 Jetta "the red car"
2001 Jetta 1.8 "the blue car"

[mukluk]

[1966type1]

Voltage to the coil while cranking is 13.5 volts
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1966 beetle sedan "blue bird"
1972 super auto stick
1972 deluxe bay window "big Larry"
1997 Jetta "the red car"
2001 Jetta 1.8 "the blue car"

[67rustavenger]

OP,
Do you have another distributor you can install?
Just to eliminate the electronic module, that may be causing the no spark issue?

Even if the distributor is from say, a bus.
All you're trying to do is prove that the ignition module is either working or not.
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[Pruneman99]

[1966type1]

[1966type1]

Ok, so I rechecked the volts at the ignition wire, with it disconnected from the coil, and the ignition on. Before I had 13.5 volts, now checking it I have 26.5 volts!! Could a voltage regulator be the problem. I’m at a complete loss at this point and don’t know which direction to go. Again I’m not mechanic and need very simple basic instructions, lol
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1966 beetle sedan "blue bird"
1972 super auto stick
1972 deluxe bay window "big Larry"
1997 Jetta "the red car"
2001 Jetta 1.8 "the blue car"

[Pruneman99]

I wasn't talking about the coil. I was talking about the electronic ignition module.

[1966type1]

[1966type1]

So the ignition has power but what I did notice is that there is no power from the voltage regulator, while cranking the car over. I’ve posted a picture the large wire on the top right of the voltage regulator has no power. Not sure if it’s supposed to or not tho.

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1966 beetle sedan "blue bird"
1972 super auto stick
1972 deluxe bay window "big Larry"
1997 Jetta "the red car"
2001 Jetta 1.8 "the blue car"

[1966type1]

BUMP
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1966 beetle sedan "blue bird"
1972 super auto stick
1972 deluxe bay window "big Larry"
1997 Jetta "the red car"
2001 Jetta 1.8 "the blue car"

[Pruneman99]

Dude. Go to NAPA, get a set of points and a condenser and quit chasing your tail.

[1966type1]

[Pruneman99]

[1966type1]

[Pruneman99]

If you can't spin the rotor that's good. That means it's engaged correctly.

The wiring *looks* correct as far as I can track the wires from the pictures.

I see you are using another electronic ignition module. Have you ever hooked it up backwards? Doing so even once can fry them if they don't have the polarity protection, most don't.

You said you have power to the coil when the key is in the run position right? How about when the engine is cranking? They are different contacts in the ignition switch (key).

Honestly, I hate those electronic ignitions. When they crap out, that's it.

Take a picture with the distributor cap off..

I still recommend a set of points and condenser even if you use it as test equipment, and prefer to use the petronix in the end.

[Pruneman99]

Maybe unplug the choke element for a minute. That goop on there doesn't give me confidence it's not shorting out the entire works.

[1966type1]

“I still recommend a set of points and condenser even if you use it as test equipment, and prefer to use the petronix in the end.“

Can I use points and condenser in this type of distributor? I’m to the point where I’m going to end up towing it to a shop and have it fixed.
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1966 beetle sedan "blue bird"
1972 super auto stick
1972 deluxe bay window "big Larry"
1997 Jetta "the red car"
2001 Jetta 1.8 "the blue car"