HELP!!! Engine cuts out!!

john_86stang · 02-09-2001, 12:26 AM

While driving alond engine dies. Tach goes imediately to "0". It's like there is no fire to ignition. All other electrical items stay on(lights, dashlights, gauges etc.) Sometimes it just fires back up while still rolling. But it has rolled completely to a stop. Car will turn over normal but won't start. No fire at coil. Let it sit for a few minutes and it'll crank right up. Might not show back up for days! Any ideas???

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John Welch
86 GT, 3.73's, H-pipe, No smog pump, pulleys, K&N, and still going.

Unit 5302 · 02-09-2001, 01:05 AM

The ignition module comes to mind pretty quickly.

I'd replace it right off the bat and see where it takes you.

Green92LX · 02-09-2001, 08:40 AM

I agree with Unit, Definitely sounds like the module

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1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler

Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

stanger8172 · 02-09-2001, 08:57 AM

That exact same situation happened to me. Replace the module. Just in case, it is attached to the distributor

kenneth kimble · 02-09-2001, 04:10 PM

Dude to take all the guess work out of all your trouble its the ignition coil **** IN ****** the distributor, it wIll open when the engine has reached operating temperture and close after it cool down. I chased my a** with the same problem longer than I am willing to admit, goood luck!!!!!!! KEN

john_86stang · 02-12-2001, 08:17 PM

Thanks for all the ideas. I forgot to tell you guys, I can hear a relay or solenoid clicking under the dash on the passenger side. Sometimes the engine would die for only a second or two then come right back, ie. the clicking. I plan on firing it back up this weekend. I will try and better isolate the problem.

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John Welch
86 GT, 3.73's, H-pipe, No smog pump, pulleys, K&N, and still going.

Smokedawg · 02-13-2001, 06:17 PM

My 90 GT actually done the same thing. Now I have heard many guys say the control module such as what others had listed but I had mine put on a computer and it showed a weak fuel pump. So I purchased a new fuel pump and no problems since. It will save you money in the long run just to have it put on a computer. But hey, you could get lucky and it is the control module. GOOD LUCK

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347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Cobra Computer, Cobra Transmission, GT40 Ported and Polished Upper and Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, March Underdrive Pulleys, Electric Fan, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, NGK Plugs, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 77mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, High Tolerant Painted Calipers and Drums.

john_86stang · 02-14-2001, 12:56 AM

I did a little more digging today and I found out that the relay I heard clicking was the EEC solenoid. The only thing is, the module on the distributor could be causing this solenoid to cut in and out. I willl try to test EEC solenoid next time problem occurs. Any more ideas? Thanks

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John Welch
86 GT, 3.73's, H-pipe, No smog pump, pulleys, K&N, and still going.

02-09-2001, 12:26 AM	#1
john_86stang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Crossett, Arkansas USA Posts: 45	HELP!!! Engine cuts out!! While driving alond engine dies. Tach goes imediately to "0". It's like there is no fire to ignition. All other electrical items stay on(lights, dashlights, gauges etc.) Sometimes it just fires back up while still rolling. But it has rolled completely to a stop. Car will turn over normal but won't start. No fire at coil. Let it sit for a few minutes and it'll crank right up. Might not show back up for days! Any ideas??? ------------------ John Welch 86 GT, 3.73's, H-pipe, No smog pump, pulleys, K&N, and still going.

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02-09-2001, 01:05 AM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	The ignition module comes to mind pretty quickly. I'd replace it right off the bat and see where it takes you.

02-09-2001, 08:40 AM	#3
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	I agree with Unit, Definitely sounds like the module ------------------ 1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

02-09-2001, 08:57 AM	#4
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	That exact same situation happened to me. Replace the module. Just in case, it is attached to the distributor

02-09-2001, 04:10 PM	#5
kenneth kimble Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: chesapeake va. Posts: 89	Dude to take all the guess work out of all your trouble its the ignition coil ** IN ** the distributor, it wIll open when the engine has reached operating temperture and close after it cool down. I chased my a with the same problem longer than I am willing to admit, goood luck!!!!!!! KEN

02-12-2001, 08:17 PM	#6
john_86stang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Crossett, Arkansas USA Posts: 45	Thanks for all the ideas. I forgot to tell you guys, I can hear a relay or solenoid clicking under the dash on the passenger side. Sometimes the engine would die for only a second or two then come right back, ie. the clicking. I plan on firing it back up this weekend. I will try and better isolate the problem. ------------------ John Welch 86 GT, 3.73's, H-pipe, No smog pump, pulleys, K&N, and still going.

02-13-2001, 06:17 PM	#7
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	My 90 GT actually done the same thing. Now I have heard many guys say the control module such as what others had listed but I had mine put on a computer and it showed a weak fuel pump. So I purchased a new fuel pump and no problems since. It will save you money in the long run just to have it put on a computer. But hey, you could get lucky and it is the control module. GOOD LUCK ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Cobra Computer, Cobra Transmission, GT40 Ported and Polished Upper and Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, March Underdrive Pulleys, Electric Fan, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, NGK Plugs, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 77mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, High Tolerant Painted Calipers and Drums.

02-14-2001, 12:56 AM	#8
john_86stang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Crossett, Arkansas USA Posts: 45	I did a little more digging today and I found out that the relay I heard clicking was the EEC solenoid. The only thing is, the module on the distributor could be causing this solenoid to cut in and out. I willl try to test EEC solenoid next time problem occurs. Any more ideas? Thanks ------------------ John Welch 86 GT, 3.73's, H-pipe, No smog pump, pulleys, K&N, and still going.