Q: No spark to cylinder 3&2, but i do get a spark to 1&4
No spark to cylinder 3&2, but i do get a spark to 1&4 tested with timing light. get strobe light when testing on 1&4 plug wire.
breaker-less ignition system with hallsensor
My car has 450000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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