You have to turn it (motor) to start it even with spark if it's not a stick so you can push start and you jumped starter wires at the solenoid and it didn't crank, starter is no good. you can replace it yourself. I am assuming battery is good. Warning jumping the starter to test it on many cars will activate pats-;passive anti theft. If your theft light flashes with a key on, ECU has disabled it and you will need a locksmith.
There is a total of 4 ignition coils.
a '95 riviera does not have a distributor. If you mean the ignition coils, then you probably looking at bad ignition module-located under the coils. Or bad crank sensor.
This question is referring to a vehicle's ignition coils (on gasoline engines). The reasons range from normal absorption of engine heat from the compartment to the coils receiving excess loading/voltage. The latter can be a sign of impending ignition system failure
The purge solenoid is located on a bracket behind the plate that the ignition coils and ignition control module sit on. Unbolt the rear nuts of the ignition plate and the bracket should slide out. Disconnect the sensor and the plastic hoses from the intake and vapor canister. Take a flat-head screwdriver and bend out the metal prong that holds the solenoid to the bottom of the bracket and the solenoid should slide right off.
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There is about three ignition coils , one for each 2 valves ...
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The easiest way to test ignition coils on a 1992 Mustang 2.3 is to use an ohmmeter on the leads going into the coils.
The ignition module is located under the three ignition coils. The same bolts that hold the coils in place also retain the module to the mounting bracket. To find the coils, follow the ignition wires from the front of the engine to where they attach at the rear. The wires clip to the coils.
Check plugs wires and ignition coils.
Disconnect the battery. Remove the ignition coils. Remove the ignition control module that was under the coils, and replace it.
A system where the Ignition Coils are located on top of the spark plug boots... Coils powered by the ECM.