- Engine cranks, but won't start:
- Spark is insufficient or does not occur at all, at spark plug:
- Check ignition coil.
- Check distributor.
- Check power transistor.
- Check spark plugs.
- Spark is good:
- Check the ignition timing.
- Engine Idles Roughly or Stalls:
- Check spark plugs.
- Check ignition timing.
- Check ignition coil.
- Check spark plug cables.
- Poor Acceleration:
- Check ignition timing.
- Check ignition coil.
- Check spark plug cables.
- Engine overheats or consumes excessive fuel:
- Check ignition timing.