Originally Posted by jweltch
Well, I did some testing and I've got 12v to the two coil wires with the key on. I ohmed out the coil and the primary windings ohm out just a tad below spec, maybe 1k at most.
I'm skeptical about putting the old dist cap and rotor back on because they were both trashed. The spring loaded center electrode on the cap was worn flat (no spring, no electrode). Strangely the car ran with it. Sigh.
I went to Autozone and bought a new coil ($80) and ICM ($165..ouch). After work, I'll try one or both of these and hope for the best. If anyone cares, I'll let you know what the outcome is.
Hope you figure it out. I had a similar problem a while back where my car wouldn't start. It ended up being my ECU. ECU's don't go out very often, but it is a possibility.
Did you gap your plugs when you installed them? Also, can you hear the fuel pump turn on then you turn your key to the on position?
Good luck man. Let us know the outcome.