1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 - Mk2 xr2 not sparking

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Fri 19 Apr 2019 11:10
1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 - Mk2 xr2 not sparking - XR2 fan
I replaced the ignition module the other day and now get a spark when I first turn then key to the on position, however when I crank the engine there is still no spark at all. Before that I had no spark at all.
So far I have replaced:
Spark plugs
HT leads
Distributor rotor arm
Distributor cap
Coil
Ignition module.
Any suggestions on what to try next.
Thanks in advance.
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Fri 19 Apr 2019 11:28
1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 - Mk2 xr2 not sparking - elekie&a/c doctor
Is the distributor turning when the engine is cranked over?
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Fri 19 Apr 2019 18:11
1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 - Mk2 xr2 not sparking - Big John

immobiliser issue?

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Fri 19 Apr 2019 18:25
1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 - Mk2 xr2 not sparking - Galaxy

Ignition switch problem?

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Fri 19 Apr 2019 18:26
1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 - Mk2 xr2 not sparking - Big John

I think the XR2 has a hall effect sensor in the distributor as well which could be faulty- time nums details such as this though!

Edited by Big John on 19/04/2019 at 18:27

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Sat 20 Apr 2019 10:33
1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 - Mk2 xr2 not sparking - XR2 fan
Engine turns over when turn key, not generating a spark at this point other than the initial one when power turned on.

Edited by XR2 fan on 20/04/2019 at 10:35

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Sat 20 Apr 2019 10:45
1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 - Mk2 xr2 not sparking - XR2 fan
Is there any way of ruling out the immobiliser without taking out the alarm system? There’s a key to the alarm box that I can switch off but I don’t know for certain if this is disabling the immobiliser or just turning off the speaker.

Edited by XR2 fan on 20/04/2019 at 10:46

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Sat 20 Apr 2019 11:06
1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 - Mk2 xr2 not sparking - elekie&a/c doctor
Did you check if the rotor arm is turning when cranking over with the starter?
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