200QA suddenly no start, no spark

[David Michael]

Well folks,

Went to go out for for lunch today. Car started right up. Ran for about 7
seconds then died. Cranks no problem. No hint of start.

Switched to friemnds 996 911 - cramped with 3 people  - and had a very good
lunch at an Indian food buffet.

Up our return, spent about an hour diagnosing:

1. No spark
2. Swapped ECU, still no spark
3. Pulled "no start" codes - nothing reported other than 4444. which means
the hall, timing and engine speed sensore signals are all OK  - at least as
far as the compuer goes?
4. Checked that the rotor is going roundy round - it was

Only thing I can think of is that its the coil died - any other ideas?

Thanks for any suggestion!

Dave
90 200QA 230K Getting cranky