John Deere LX 255 no spark

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John Deere LX 255 no spark

Fred	Hi, My neighbors LX255 will not start. This happened a while ago and we replaced the ignition module (printed circut board) and took care of the problem. Now same thing. Turned the key on and the lights on the board did not light up. Purchased a new board, installed, red & green lights on , turned over motor, won't start. It is getting fuel, air cleaner clean, pulled plug-was gas fouled, put new plug in spark bootheld to ground and no spark. Both indicator lights were on (red and green) oil light went out on dash, so had oil pressure. I am totally frustrated with his mower. I have a 325 and never had an issue with it for several years. Any ideas on why no spark - Or a direction to go? John Deere dealer just kinda scratched his head as well as the mechanic. My neighbor is totally frustrated and close to purchasing another brand of mower. So I told him I would try this. Thanks for any help. Fred
ross	It probably needs an igniter. It is the small square silver piece with one wire going to it. If you take the spark plug off of the wire, then ground the plug wire do you have spark?
Fred	Thank you for replying. Yes I had grounded the plug wire with the spark plug grounded after the new board was installed...no spark. I don't recall seeing a small silver box. This has a computer board called the ignition module. I will go over and look after they get back from church dinner. Thank You, Fred
Fred	Hi, Where could I look to find this. I have an ohm meter. Is there a way to check the igniter to see if it is good, once I find it? The only other thing I know that "may" be causing this would be the coil under the cover. Thank You Fred
Fred	Ross, You were correct, I replaced the coil (ignition module), fired right up. Thank you for your help. Fred

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