Stihl 026 with no spark

[bigbear01]

I have an 026 that doesn't get used much now cuz I'm in the marine corps. Last time I went home it wouldn't start and come to find out there is no spark. Anyone have this problem before? Could there be corrosion somewhere on it?

[Travis Followell]

You may have a bad spark plug. Replace it and see what happens. BTW be sure get the correct plug. If it still doesn't have a spark then the ignition module is bad and will have to replaced.

[bigbear01]

we used a spark tester and got nothing so it's not the plug. Tried 2 diff. plugs before that. Thanks for the advice!

[Travis Followell]

With no spark getting to the plug then the ignition module is definately bad.

[Mikes Machines]

There arent that many parts in the ignition system. The magnets in the flywheel, the module, the coil, and the kill switch. It could still be the module but I would check the kill system first, the module costs money fixing a bad wire on the kill is free.

[bigbear01]

I was wondering if the parts could have rust on them cuz I left it with my dad and it ended up in his shed and with all that moisture in the air....