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Posted by $icInsane (Member # 10068) on :
 
I am having trouble with my 89 stang. I think I am having distributor problems, when I turn on the switch the car sounds like it needs a spark? So I change the coils n cap n cables and no luck. When I took off the old cap it was all black on the tips and the rotor was black 2? So what could it be now? Last thing I haven't change is the distributor and also it's a 306 engine with ported heads and bolts ons. And it has a stock distributor. So time to upgrade rite?
 
Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
I have had bad distributors cause lack of power when driving and random no starts but never slow start, you can remove the distributor and check if there is a lot of shaft play before you buy another distributor
 
Posted by cemelevu (Member # 10601) on :
 
try this site. you can search this site for ford specific crank no start conditions.

http://easyautodiagnostics.com/no_start_tests/no_start_diagnostic_1.php

there is an article on a cheap and simple test light with an led from radio shack, i did it and found my problem.

this link was also very helpful:

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/5-0l-tech/120806-fuel-injected-mustangs-crank-no-start-checklist.html

[ 2013-10-18, 08:38 AM: Message edited by: cemelevu ]
 
Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on :
 
Just had the same issue check out your starter cable. Mine came apart at the starter and sparked or clicked or a long whining start because of it. And I'm talking the cable from solenoid to starter
 
Posted by $icInsane (Member # 10068) on :
 
Thanks for the info. Is their a way to upload a video here so I can show you guys what the car does?
 
Posted by cemelevu (Member # 10601) on :
 
youtube. so when you turn the key to start it, does it just crank and no start/run?
 
Posted by Tom Renzo (Member # 13165) on :
 
First thing is does the engine crank properly? Second if that is the issue do you have proper fuel pressure? And third do you have adequate spark. Check for spark @ the coil wire to ground with at least a 1/4 inch gap. Check the color it should be BLUE not orange. Basically the TFI system can produce quite a wallop and jump a 3/4 inch gap. If you have intermittent spark the Dizzy is your issue most likely. And or a good tune up with good wires and cap and rotor. Remember never let a TFI sysyem fire in the air and the state of tune will determine TFI life. An out of tune engine will kill the TFI module prematurely. Good luck!!
 
Posted by $icInsane (Member # 10068) on :
 
Yea just crank and no start and no spark in the spark plug
 
Posted by Tom Renzo (Member # 13165) on :
 
DIZZY TIF PIP. Change both.
 
Posted by Tom Renzo (Member # 13165) on :
 
DIZZY. I would guess.
 




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