2G Looking at a Talon TSI AWD, no spark 2&3

[phirewire]

Looking into buying this talon and seller list this:

"I have a 1995 eagle talon tsi all wheel drive that I'm looking to sell. I got it on a trade and was screwed over because the previous owner told me it just needed put back together so I put it back together and now it's not getting spark on cylinders #2 and #3. although I did a lot of research and its a pretty common problem with these. I just don't have time or patience for it and I really just need something I can drive daily. Thats really the only problem with it. You may call or text me at 717-305-0917 for pics and questions. I also have a lot of receipts and a manual that came with the car.

Mods:
Evo III 16g turbo
Aem pillar gauges which include voltage, oil pressure, and air/fuel.
Fairly new full 3 inch apexi turbo back exhaust
Ebiach springs
Tokiko struts
Hks turbo timer
New headgasket
New spark plugs
New spark plug wires"

Is it a big problem or is it a simple fix? Is the car worth 2k?

Thank You.

 

[blakkat]

Buy it, it's probably the 2-3 coil pack.

 

[Miasma]

You could test the coils before buying it. Fire up the car pull off the plug wire and hold it close to something metal. If it doesn't arc you know its a dead coil/plug wire. Should be super easy fix!

 

[blakkat]

Or check it with a ohm meter between 2-3 it should have high resistance but not ol.

 

[Bojangles465]

I'm guessing that your smart enough to check the coil packs and plug wires, so I'm going to suggest a less obvious solution, check the power transistor for conuity.

 

[blakkat]

Wouldn't the coil pack cause it since 2&3 run off the same pack since it's a waste spark? I highly doubt two companion cylinders have damaged plugs or wires. Also I'm curious how to check the transistor for future reference.

 

[rydereclipse]

If something this minor is the cause of a car sell I would be very careful.

Think about it for a second...he's selling a fairly rare car, with upgrades, for almost nothing....something doesn't sound quite right....but good luck, hope it turns out good

 

[obsidian]

Sounds like a lot of DSM owners who can't handle the car. They get tired and sell it for next to nothing to just be rid of it.

Probably the coil pack. I'd buy the car and get to work.