Citroen AX (1987 -1997) - 1994, 1.0 petrol, How to test electronic ignition?

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Fri 19 Oct 2007 18:09
1994, 1.0 petrol, How to test electronic ignition? - sovereign6
Hello all

Have a Citroen AX petrol 1000cc.

Presently not starting checked for a spark, at the plugs, distributor and electronic ignition.

How do I test the electronic egnition to see if this could be the problem?

Any help would be great.

Cheers



Edited by Dynamic Dave on 19/10/2007 at 22:12

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Fri 19 Oct 2007 18:35
How to test electronic ignition? - Screwloose

What year is it?
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Fri 19 Oct 2007 20:30
1.0 litre petrol, How to test electronic ignition? - TurboD
Did you get a spark, at the plugs where it is needed?
If not then it is the leads/distributor or ignition. I would trace back to see if still spark at those places.
I would think you need expensive kit to check electronic ignition - most test done by substitution when localise faults found
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Fri 19 Oct 2007 21:40
1.0 litre petrol, How to test electronic ignition? - sovereign6
Hi TurboD

No spark at plugs or distributor, not sure if its leads or electronic ignition.

Year 1994.

Cheers
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Fri 19 Oct 2007 22:31
1.0 litre petrol, How to test electronic ignition? - Screwloose
sov

Has it actually got a distributor? A '94 should have a square coilpack on the end of the head.

If that's the case; it's full engine management, not just electronic ignition and we'll need all the details of what happened.
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