no spark :(

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no spark :(

November 16, 2004, 08:26:24 PM

A week ago i tried starting up my car and it just wouldnt start. Starter motor would turn like crazy but it just wouldnt catch. I took my dad down to look at it and first turn it started right up. So i was a little nervous but took off anyways. While I was out, the car died. I pulled over and turned it till it started. I tested for spark when i got back and there was none. The car ran terrible after the second stall. Im thinking ignition module but im not sure. Maybe distributer? any suggestions/info would be appreciated. what bugs me is it was working perfectly earlier on the day it happened. I'm in no rush because ive switched to my olds for the winter anyways, but id certainly appreciate any help. thanks.

Re: no spark :(

Reply #1 – November 16, 2004, 10:20:27 PM

When it was runnig terrible, was it shooting black smoke by exaust? (Carbon smell).... if it does, might be unpluged/defective Map sensor...

Or if your car suddenly shut down for no reason you migth be having the same prob as me right now....
Take a look at the thread about the Codes in this section....

Did you pull the codes?

Re: no spark :(

Reply #2 – November 18, 2004, 03:45:09 PM

I'm new to this so I hope you get this, but I would chech the ignition module...it's happened to me a couple of times over the years with my tbird.
88tbird_mn

Re: no spark :(

Reply #3 – November 18, 2004, 04:01:34 PM

Quote from: 88tbird_mn

I'm new to this so I hope you get this, but I would chech the ignition module...it's happened to me a couple of times over the years with my tbird.
88tbird_mn

I'll second this.Ford has always had trouble with the TFI modules. :ies:

Re: no spark :(

Reply #4 – November 18, 2004, 04:33:07 PM

also could be ignition switch check for power to coil. I have had some problems with my ignition switch on my 88 tc certain poles of the ignition swithc go first and varios things don't get power with my tc it was the abs (scares the out of you when you sudenly lose power brakes) the guages and the a/c blower another time it was gauges and fuel pump. hope this helps someone

Re: no spark :(

Reply #5 – November 18, 2004, 07:07:56 PM

thanks guys, im new to electrical problems so bear with me. Could you explain pulling codes? i looked at that link and it was still kinda confusing. It doesnt even say what codes are lol. I'll check the ignition module and for power to the coil.

IDN about the carbon smell and black smoke ill have to see if it will run again so i can check that.

thanks again ill let you guys know if i have any more trouble.

Re: no spark :(

Reply #6 – November 18, 2004, 11:06:29 PM

Quote from: cougarman

I'll second this.Ford has always had trouble with the TFI modules. :ies:

wouldnt be a tfi module those hardley go bad

Re: no spark :(

Reply #7 – November 18, 2004, 11:08:17 PM

Quote from: epicstanger

wouldnt be a tfi module those hardley go bad

check youre cap, rotor, plug wires and then if thats not it then its youre ignition module.

Re: no spark :(

Reply #8 – November 19, 2004, 07:55:37 AM

Quote from: epicstanger

check youre cap, rotor, plug wires and then if thats not it then its youre ignition module.

Then why did Ford have a recall on both the TFI and the ignition swithes?? :ies: