Catso, Daddio here, and yes there is 12v to the coil when it does not start, in fact the motor doesn't have to be warm for the "no spark" condition, it just has to be warm outside, say, when it reaches 50 degrees out, it won't spark, and yes I have a Bentley manual, and everything ohms out. This is the damnedest thing I've ever seen, but thanks for the come back anyway, if you have any more ideas, just throw them at me, maybe something will stick eventually.