No start...again Reply #30 – January 23, 2008, 11:45:14 PM Quote from: TurboCoupe50;199596LOL if you say so... In my book missing is same as none...I've fired a coil from a TFI dist, with them both on the work bench, using a 12v power supply... Not a EEC in sight...The TFI can tell when the spout is hooked to the EEC and won't fire unless it gets a pulse on the spout. Quote Selected
No start...again Reply #31 – January 24, 2008, 12:09:49 AM So the question is: Should I replace the TFI module and stator just for the hell of it? It'd rule out the likely culprits of this problem that has hidden itself once again. If its not these or the ECU, what else is there other than an interconnect issue?Although unlikely, over the last 5 days the problem has grown less and less severe as the car gets used again - it sat for a month. At the current rate, the problem will disappear and not come back until the bad part completely fails. At least the mechanical part of the entire thing seems to be good so here's to hoping for another 200k+ miles as long as gasoline remains available.I got more recommendations today on the "ignition module" as being the likely problem, but because the problem only seems to happen within the first 10-15 minutes of running, they are kind of hesitant since its usually the opposite of heat cycles that holds true. Perhaps its during initial heat expansion that the problem is occurring? Of course, no one has any tips for reproducing the issue. Quote Selected
No start...again Reply #32 – January 24, 2008, 12:13:30 AM Actually Softtouch I think for the absolute first time ever you might be wrong. A TFI does not need an eec to fire nor does the eec Need the TFI to pulse the injectors. The PIP takes care of this. Quote Selected
No start...again Reply #33 – January 24, 2008, 10:07:51 AM is it possible the eec is on its way out? because its act ing up interment and doesn't show until it wants to be seen. i know its rare for the eec to go but it shouldn't be ruled out as well. Quote Selected
No start...again Reply #34 – January 24, 2008, 11:11:30 AM just a random thought... Maybe it could be the computer itself; faultering when it comes to computer-controlled advances in timing. I would suggest disconnecting the in-line spout connector and observe if there is a change in symptoms...I posted before I finished reading the thread... oops. Quote Selected
No start...again Reply #35 – January 24, 2008, 11:27:34 AM I drove it to work this morning - other than it surging up and down when in drive and still cold (so I bumped the idle to get me to work - 900 rpm's now), it didn't die. Also got the floor mat out from under the pedal so it'd WOT easier. Goes from 50 to 70mph in second gear like nothing and revs very smoothly. Still have air in the coolant though...it won't bleed out all the way! Quote Selected
No start...again Reply #36 – January 24, 2008, 11:48:15 AM did you notice any changes when hitting a bump? usually if its a bad eec if you hit a bump you can hear the engine rpm change since it is controlled by the eec. Quote Selected
No start...again Reply #37 – January 24, 2008, 12:52:44 PM Only thing I notice over bumps is my rear suspension on my passenger side squeaking...that'll be fixed when I swap in the TC rear with new control arms and bushings. Still not sure if I want to keep the 3.55's in there.Edit:Still running well. I'm getting code 13 though - idle too low. The idle in park is like 1200 rpm's though! Something's not right about this.Looking online, this just means idle out of spec? That'd be understandable. Perhaps my code book is wrong. It said 12 was idle too high. Quote Selected
No start...again Reply #38 – January 26, 2008, 04:06:03 PM Whatever it was, the problem hasn't resurfaced since. I didn't change anything.....On another note, either I had a ton of air in my heating system or there may be a tiny head gasket leak somewhere. Fluids are all still clean but after dumping another 1/2 gallon into the car, the thermostat is again working properly. I'm hoping its just air burping from the system but I'm not believing anything until the car gets more miles on it.Tranny is at the full mark but still slipping when its cold. I don't think its liking the fresh fluid. Quote Selected
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