Hello,

You may have a problem with a connector that is an issue on the 82's. Please read my old post for some info.

Hello,

My 82 had a similar problem. If you have a Chrysler ignition (white distributor cap) read my old post below:



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.

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. Let me add that the brown wire from the single connector most likely bridges to the coils brown wire via a connection on the starter.


I have a photo of this connector if you need it. Hope this helps.


Mario


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