Starting and Stalling 1988 4-cyl Convt.

ziggy555 · 07-28-2003, 10:54 PM

must89,

I have done some web searching and found the following:

http://www.coolcats.net/tech/troubleshooting/tfi.html

I have talked to alot of people and most believe its an ignition type problem. I plan to purchase the tfi module and install it.

Good Luck...

Ziggy

Jeff Chambers · 03-12-2007, 10:44 AM

Weren't the late 80's & early 90's 2.3L Mustangs a DIS (distributorless ignition system)? I don't recall them having a TFI module at all, just a wacky 2-plug-per-cylinder arrangement with dual wasted spark coilpacks. I could see the crankshaft position sensor being the problem though since the coilpacks pick up their crank referece from the reluctor wheel mounted to the crankshaft.

goodyear1984 · 03-12-2007, 11:04 AM

i had a 91 with thw 2 plugs per cyl..idk if that started in 91 or 90... distributor is in a 88 ...ive never had a car run mess up with a bad crank sensor.usally just wont start..how ever just a little info for u guys i know on the 96 and newer (obd2) if u have a bad crank sensor 9 times out of 10 the check engine light will stay on while cranking(no start condition)

07-28-2003, 10:54 PM	#1
ziggy555 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 4	follow up must89, I have done some web searching and found the following: http://www.coolcats.net/tech/troubleshooting/tfi.html I have talked to alot of people and most believe its an ignition type problem. I plan to purchase the tfi module and install it. Good Luck... Ziggy

03-12-2007, 10:44 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: follow up Weren't the late 80's & early 90's 2.3L Mustangs a DIS (distributorless ignition system)? I don't recall them having a TFI module at all, just a wacky 2-plug-per-cylinder arrangement with dual wasted spark coilpacks. I could see the crankshaft position sensor being the problem though since the coilpacks pick up their crank referece from the reluctor wheel mounted to the crankshaft. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

03-12-2007, 11:04 AM	#3
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Starting and Stalling 1988 4-cyl Convt. i had a 91 with thw 2 plugs per cyl..idk if that started in 91 or 90... distributor is in a 88 ...ive never had a car run mess up with a bad crank sensor.usally just wont start..how ever just a little info for u guys i know on the 96 and newer (obd2) if u have a bad crank sensor 9 times out of 10 the check engine light will stay on while cranking(no start condition) __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

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