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    Quote Originally Posted by 65ny
    "Just so that we are clear, did you visually check for spark at the plugs?"
    yep, sure did.

    Matt,
    I only checked to see if I had power to the run/key-on terminal on the ballast resistor. Are you saying to look for 12v at the starter solenoid while the starter is cranking?
    if the starter is cranking, there is no need to check for power there, check for 12v at the bypass terminal on the resistor. there needs to be 12v to the bypass whail cranking, a wire from the starter is the easiest way to achive this.
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    You said you grounded the ignition module, but usually on a new install, that's the problem. Remove it, and sand the contacting surfaces till they're bright and shiny. Chrysler used bolts to secure the module to the firewall, not self-threading screws like many guys use on a retrofit. The clamping action of screws is sometimes not enough.

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