Chris,

I also own an 82DL which had problems with a poor spark. I know you tried what Bruce had suggested, but please read my old post as to the two connectors on the passenger side firewall that carry the voltage for the coil and the ignition ECU. If the ECU voltage is bad you might get the same issue. Here goes:



I have an 82 MPG with Chrysler ignition (white distributor cap) and it does not have a Ballest resistor. The voltage comes from fuse post 11 (hot side) to a 2 plug connector on the passenger firewall (blue wire) and then it goes to the coil term #15 (brown wire) via a 1 plug connector. I have had two occasions in the last ten years were that connectors has corroded out and blocked the 12volts to the coil. When I cleaned the connectors, the car ran great. This connector is located were the ballest used to be according to my Volvo green book. Find that connector and clean it up. It seems to be a problem unique to 82. Hope that helps.

If you have the above situation you can bypass the connector by connecting a wire from the battery + terminal to the #15 terminal of the coil (brown wire) and see if the car runs. If you have Bosch cap (red) check the wiring at the ballest resistor and make sure the ballest tests ok. You can use the voltage jumper to the coil with the Bosch to see if it starts, just don't leave it on or you might damage the coil. It makes no differance on the Chrysler, but the jumper lead is not fused so it should be temporary. Hope this helps.



If you need a picture of the connector I will send it to you via E-mail. Come back and let us know.

Mario
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