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hey guys i'm having some issues with my ignition? it seems its not getting constant spark to the coilpacks on my rb25.

i've changed the ignition switch on the back of the barrel thinking that was the issue but the car started & ran fine till i drove out the drive way & started misfiring.

anyways is there anything else i can check to solve the issue?

:) sounds like cam angle sensor take it of to see if barb on cam has been snapped if a little chunk if metal comes out you need new cam and sensor if not has to be shity conection in ignition system maybe plug loose if that doest work ill have to look at it in person
Out of curiosity, what's the best way to do that? Disconnect coil pack harness plugs one by one?

Yes, you can do that or injector plugs....whichever is easier to get to.

Then once you have found the cylinder, you can then move to finding whether it is spark, fuel or compression

Yes, you can do that or injector plugs....whichever is easier to get to.

Then once you have found the cylinder, you can then move to finding whether it is spark, fuel or compression

Cool, thanks for that!

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