weak spark on 10v turbo (still not fixed)

[rob hod]

 Can I suggest that you check *very* carefully that the LT side of the coil
is connected the right way round, being sure what the wire colours signify.
If not you'll get a weak spark and damage the coil.

 When I first bought my Type$$ I had a weak spark until looking at the
replacement coil I noticed that the connections were arse about face. IIRC
It's easy to do because the +ve connection is black, and your monkey lad
mechanic (at least in the UK) assumes black means ground.

 Cheers,

rob
----- Original Message -----
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 22:08:07 -0800 (PST)
> From: Todd Phenneger <tquattroguy at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: weak spark on 10v turbo (still not fixed)
> To: Todd Phenneger <tquattroguy at yahoo.com>, Jim Green
> <jeg1976 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: Quattro list <quattro at audifans.com>
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> Ok,
>   Now I'm really getting frustrated.  I put in a known good
> coil.  I STILL get a weak spark at the plugs.  Whats up.  I can
> possibly have 5-bad plugs.  (they are all brand new, maybe 100
> miles)  So, what could be causing this.  Again, even if I hook
> up my rover to the Jumper Post and Engine block to boost
> current/voltage a bit to a consistant 12v its still a problem.
>   Also, when cranking the spark seems to be somewhat
> intermittent, and occasionally I'll get one good strong spark
> when I release the key.  Wierd.
>  Thanks
>     Todd
>