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Just Died...!!! -
08-25-03, 05:56 PM
My daughters 93 4 cly just died on her today. It would crank, but wouldn't try to start. Went back 3 hours later still wouldn't start. Called a tow truck, got it home. Then it decides to start. Checked the codes, nothing pointing to a serious problem.  Any ideas????
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08-25-03, 09:26 PM
This SCREAMS TFI module.
1986 Mustang SVO
2.3 Turbo, 225 RWHP, 258 RWTQ
why can't you turn and face me
why can't you turn and face me
why can't you turn and face me
you ****ing dissapoint me
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08-25-03, 10:10 PM
TFI was my first thought, but it restarted agian. 
They are killed by heat, so I guess it is possible for it to work after cooling down.
Did you notice if the tach moved when you couldn't start it? if it didn't move, there is a good chance it was the TFI and it is definatly ignition related
Brian.
I must be totally confused.... my daily driver is a 5sp w/v8 and my toy is an automatic 4cyl. Guess which one is faster? 
88 4cyl stang: 12.97@105mph
97 GT: 14.27@96.5mph in perfect weather (street tires, stock minus OR H-pipe)
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08-25-03, 11:23 PM
It DIDN'T restart bhuff..
I'd say timing belt since it's not throwing codes. If the belt is ok then it is most likely the TFI.
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08-26-03, 05:33 AM
It did restart. So I know it's not the timeing belt or anything else that would be "broke". I'll check the TFI module tonight.
Thanks,
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08-26-03, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by MY90GT
It did restart. So I know it's not the timeing belt or anything else that would be "broke". I'll check the TFI module tonight.
Thanks,
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What's up 90GT? Good to see another Louisville mustang driver on here! 
'93 Civic Hatchback
'07 Accord SE
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08-26-03, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by bhuff30
TFI was my first thought, but it restarted agian.
They are killed by heat, so I guess it is possible for it to work after cooling down.
Did you notice if the tach moved when you couldn't start it? if it didn't move, there is a good chance it was the TFI and it is definatly ignition related |
re-starting after it cools down is a symptom
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08-26-03, 07:13 AM
my 84 did the exact same thing numerous times and it ended up being the TFI
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08-26-03, 09:57 AM
Is the TFI the samething as a ignition module?
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08-26-03, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MY90GT
Is the TFI the samething as a ignition module?
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Yes. TFI=Thick Tilm Ignition modual.
It is attached to the distributer. You will need a special tool to get it out (cheap). Be sure to coat the back of the new TFI with plenty of heat transfer grease.
Brian.
I must be totally confused.... my daily driver is a 5sp w/v8 and my toy is an automatic 4cyl. Guess which one is faster?
88 4cyl stang: 12.97@105mph
97 GT: 14.27@96.5mph in perfect weather (street tires, stock minus OR H-pipe)
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08-27-03, 05:12 PM
that happened to me once, didn't know what the hell it was, came home was reading on SN about a similar problem, hell went outside checked it out and she cranked ....weird stuff
1993 Red LX 2.3L
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08-27-03, 05:33 PM
That took care of the problem. Replaced it last night. It was 100 degrees today. Drove the car allday with no problems.
Thanks for the input. 
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FlowMaster exhaust, MAC Headers,
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08-27-03, 08:32 PM
Same thing happend to my Bronco II(125k Miles) infront of target one day. It would turn but wouldnet start, it was the Ignition Moduel (TFI).
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01-11-04, 10:40 PM
mine did this awhile back, fuel pump relay went out or it was bad wiring for it, couldnt figure it out. i cut some wires from my ecu and ran them into a 30 amp fuse. that kept going out so i jus wired it straight to the fuse box.
1996 Limited Grand Cherokee V8 5.2L 4WD
1989 GT 5.0 5 Speed (Sold)
1993 Mustang LX 2.3L 5 Speed (Sold)
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