Starting Problems

PKRWUD · 06-02-2005, 09:30 PM

Sounds like the module to me. When the engine is cold, start the engine and let it idle. Use a hair dryer, set to low, and blow hot air on the module. If the engine stalls within 5 minutes, replace the module. If it doesn't stall, shut it off for 1 minute, and try to restart. If it cranks, but won't fire, replace the module.

SilverSN95 · 06-13-2005, 05:41 AM

Problem solved....the hard way!!

Well, looks like my car couldn't wait for me to figure it out and decided to stop running all together. I was driving down the highway a few days ago and she just quit on me and would not fire back up. It was a hot day (90F) which didn't help. So I got it towed to the dealership and let them fix it. Turns out it was the ignition module and pick-up. I told the dealership that the module was changed a year ago but the mechanic said that you never just change the module. He said a bad pick-up will fry an ignition module. He seems to think that has been the main problem all along. I hope this helps anybody who has a similar problem in the future.

06-02-2005, 09:30 PM	#1
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Re: Starting Problems Sounds like the module to me. When the engine is cold, start the engine and let it idle. Use a hair dryer, set to low, and blow hot air on the module. If the engine stalls within 5 minutes, replace the module. If it doesn't stall, shut it off for 1 minute, and try to restart. If it cranks, but won't fire, replace the module. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

06-13-2005, 05:41 AM	#2
SilverSN95 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 39	Re: Starting Problems Problem solved....the hard way!! Well, looks like my car couldn't wait for me to figure it out and decided to stop running all together. I was driving down the highway a few days ago and she just quit on me and would not fire back up. It was a hot day (90F) which didn't help. So I got it towed to the dealership and let them fix it. Turns out it was the ignition module and pick-up. I told the dealership that the module was changed a year ago but the mechanic said that you never just change the module. He said a bad pick-up will fry an ignition module. He seems to think that has been the main problem all along. I hope this helps anybody who has a similar problem in the future. __________________ Al, 94 Mustang GT 3.55 gears Magnapack mufflers with 2.5" tails STEEDA TRI-AX Shifter MAC pulleys

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