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wont start please help
Philthy Offline
Junior Member
#1
Hey i replaced just about everything with my ignition system..My problem is i am only getting a single spark when i turn the key off i dont now what else to do maybe its something simple that im missin..i just need to get the bird goin again..thanx
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Jeff K Offline
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#2
What year? If it has a CEL, does it come on when the key is turned to run like it should? When cranking, the CEL should shut off. If it stays on while cranking, the EEC is not getting a PIP signal.

Any chance the timing belt broke?

Is fuel pressure good?

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Jeff Korn

88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 20 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 02 Taurus Vulcan(wifes car)
Jeff Korn

88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
11 Crown Vic Interceptor
14 Toyota Camry (wifes car)
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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Philthy Offline
Junior Member
#3
its an '86 im not to sure what the cel is?? i know the fuel pressure is 40 psi, and while cranking no spark then when u let go of key a quick spark...i dont know if this helps at all my fuel pump continues to run after building up pressure is this normal??
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Hawk Offline
Senior Member
#4
cel= check engine light. Make sure everything is still turning ie. camshaft, distributor rotor. If so, it sounds like a bad TFI module to me.

Hawk
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Philthy Offline
Junior Member
#5
yes i have the cel sorry bout that,i replaced that module i believe this is the third one i just wanted to be safe so i try afew different ones..
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rairbird Offline
Senior Member
#6
Did you also replace the pick-up in the distributer? A few people replace both TFI and pick-up together just to make sure. You might also want to check to see if you have power to the TFI start connection at the harness. The colour of the wire at the TFI harness should be the same colour as the wire that goes to the starter solenoid start pole.

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87 T/C, 5sp., Ported/Polished head, 1.89, 1.59 S.S Valves. Motorsport Lifters, A-234 cam, ported lower, gutted upper intakes, Rod's S/S headers, 3" DP, T3/T04E 46, Gillis BCV, K&N Air Filter, 42LB injectors, kirban Adj. FPR, Walbro 255 FP, Diablo chip, Head and Main studs, APR rod bolts.
The next mod is to install the GN intercooler.
88 T/C stock, 5sp.
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Philthy Offline
Junior Member
#7
alright i will go check 4 the power, if their is none what should be done??
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Philthy Offline
Junior Member
#8
Ok i checked for power at the starter solenoid and it has it all the way to the module...so now i am very confused any ideas
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rairbird Offline
Senior Member
#9
Not to be insulting, but start at the basics and recheck everything. One time I crossed the spark plug cables and it wouldn't start. So check all your work one more time. Then, if you've been cranking it a lot, you could also take out the plugs and dry them up, and put them back in. Again, did you replace the pick-up coil in the distributor?

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87 T/C, 5sp., Ported/Polished head, 1.89, 1.59 S.S Valves. Motorsport Lifters, A-234 cam, ported lower, gutted upper intakes, Rod's S/S headers, 3" DP, T3/T04E 46, Gillis BCV, K&N Air Filter, 42LB injectors, kirban Adj. FPR, Walbro 255 FP, Diablo chip, Head and Main studs, APR rod bolts.
The next mod is to install the GN intercooler.
88 T/C stock, 5sp.
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Philthy Offline
Junior Member
#10
yes the pickup coil was replaced. then i just put a new distributor in and it came with another new pick up coil...but i will recheck all wires again..thanx
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