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Electrical Tech / Not starting after drive
Interesting read. Mine has never ever stalled while driving and I have taken it on a several hour run. Seems like all the people with the TFI problems have experienced stalls.

I guess i need to spend more time troubleshooting or just be happy never shutting the car off while I am out. Or replace both the TFI and distributor.....
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Electrical Tech / Not starting after drive
There is no problem with the fuel so I am guessing it might be the TFI. It is definitely in the no spark category. My neighbour who is pretty good with cars is also baffled with the problem.

People seem to recommend replacing the TFI/ppi. Is this referring to ignition control module and distributor pick up coil that I see on rock auto? Is there a better/cheaper place to get these parts.

Thanks.
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Electrical Tech / Not starting after drive
Haystack - thanks for the link. I should have some time next week to troubleshoot and hopefully find out the problem.

J - it looks to me like the tfi is on the radiator and it is an 88.

Thanks for all the comments. At least I have direction to head in. Battery is new and cables seem fine.
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Electrical Tech / Not starting after drive
Tom/jay - my TFI is located near the radiator. I have read the thread on the TFI problems and it seems the TFI in that location rarely has problems? Can it still have problems?

Haystack - that link has given me a lot to work through. Thanks.
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Electrical Tech / Not starting after drive
Hello everyone,

I am in the process of rescuing a 1988 3.8L cougar from the dead. I have replaced suspension, brakes, brake lines, fuel pump holder, wires, plugs, rotor, distributor cap and some other minor things. Car seems to be running good.

However, after I take it on a 20-30 minute drive and then shut it off, I am intermittently unable to start it. If I wait 10-15 minutes OR try the next morning, it will start no problem. It only ever seems to intermittently not start after driving and it doesnt happen all the time. It is at the point where I do not want to shut the car off when I go out. Was hoping it would work itself out but it has been going on for a few weeks now.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Kind Regards.