no spark

[Nschraff]

i recently bought a mkII with a 1.8 it has fuel but no spark and i relly want to get it running please help

[Gargamelmk2]

Need abit more indept info to as what you've already checked or what it is or isn't doing
you'll have to check the main things first..coil..wires...possible ignition switch(stearing colum)...my brains coming off a hang over so bear with me...the ignition module on top of your CPU may also be shot....when you turn the key obviously you're getting power to the fuel pump...does it not click at all...starter...is it standard or Auto?..could be a neutral safety switch...

[Nschraff]

i replaced the digifant control unit relay and it clicks when i turn the ignition on. i checked the coil and distibuter for spark and no spark there either. i believe the ignition module was recently replaced thats what was told to me so i dont know. Its a 5 speed manual i just replaced the starter and it turns over but it doesnt fire.

[Gargamelmk2]

use a test light to see if theres power going to the coil...if theres power to but not from more than likely your problem...no power at coil means no power to Distributor, means in turn means no fire to plugs

Also you may have to replace the plugs with the coil...more than likely fouled from the gas

[jtveedubbin]

im pretty sure you have a hall effect sensor under your distributor cap and rotor unplugg the electrical connector on the sid eof the distributor and see if theres some corrosian i think you can back probe the center wire, There are three with a test light to batt. ground wen you crank the test light should pulse

[WolfsJetta]

if you dont have a test light you could use a volt meter or a multimeter. maybe ur coil is bad. check ur coil if u havent already

[Nschraff]

i changed the coil and the ecu and it didnt help at all i havent checked the hall sensor yet but i plan on doing that today. also is it posssible that its the distributor thats causing it

[lauzon]

ya change that for sure

[Nschraff]

i tried checking the hall wires on the distibutor and i didnt get any kind of voltage when cranking but im not sure if i did it correctly

[WolfsJetta]

im not sure if someone said this but another possibility is there is a break in one of ur wires or u have a bad ground

[Biggb420]

how exactly do you check TO the coil?

[Biggb420]

great help here thanks. how would one change/replace the HAllS senor at the distrbutor?