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August 31, 2005, 05:28:16 PM

my 1984 tbird 3.8L TBI wont start. I tried to check for spark and I did not see one. I changed the coil and still no spark. When I try to start it it just cranks and cranks and doesnt fire. Could a TFI module cause the coil to shut down??

Please help me I am stuck

Thanks
marc

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Reply #1 – August 31, 2005, 05:29:46 PM

it could,.... How constant is the turning over? check the ignition switch and mess with those wires too.

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Reply #2 – August 31, 2005, 05:49:07 PM

it just turns turns and turns very constant. it is like it is not getting any gas but it is. Just no spark

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Reply #3 – August 31, 2005, 06:25:19 PM

so maybe the tfi module?

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Reply #4 – August 31, 2005, 08:56:04 PM

I never say anything bad about Fords, but, check your ignition module, they are natorious in these cars.

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Reply #5 – August 31, 2005, 09:00:22 PM

ignition module as in where is it located?
or what does it look like???

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Reply #6 – August 31, 2005, 09:26:49 PM

on the 84 im not sure if its on the distributor or not. if it is, its a large plastic piece with a wiring harness attached to it. it might be on the driver side fender as well, if so large metal box (grey in color) with Ford EEC number on it and a whooper sized harness

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Reply #7 – August 31, 2005, 09:28:15 PM

tfi module looks like this:

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Reply #8 – August 31, 2005, 09:29:26 PM

tfi test info here:http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/TFI_Diagnostic.html

try the grounding of pin 5 test should help you

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Reply #9 – August 31, 2005, 09:32:31 PM

yea i knew what the tfi module looked like. I just havent heard it called the ignition module. and thanks for the link for testing it !!!!!!!!!!
Hopefully I can find a ride to test it out

Thanks
marc