I have replaced the spark module and coil and still have problems. I am now told that it is the crank module in the distributor. I'm wondering if I'm being sucked in or would all these parts require replacing? Is this an expensive repair? I'm not sure if they were correct with the spark module and coil since it did not correct the non starting once the engine was warm. It would always start when cold or sitting after one and one-half hours. Please help, I don't want to be ripped off.
2006-07-02 07:48:01 · 4 answers · asked by dogloverdi 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
The car was put under diagnostics and this was the answer it gave. I just wonder if all the other parts were necessary when they did not correct the original problem?
2006-07-02 08:20:03 · update #1
Sounds like a second hand mechanic diag. But the pickup in the distributor is bad, Ford recommends replacing the Ignition module as well. I am a Ford mechanic and seen this a 1000 times. Replace the pickup in the dist, leave the new module on. As far as the coil I just can't say with out seeing. But there are procedures for checking the coil with an ohmmeter.
2006-07-02 10:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by Josh S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its hard to diagnose inter mitten problems, especially over the Internet. you say you replaced the "spark module" I'm guessing that's the ignition module, it is on the base of the distributor abd has some wires going to it, that would be the first thing to replace. I don't recall there being a crank module in the distributor , there is a Hall effect sensor in there. get a maintenance book to test it , basically it has a 50% duty cycle so it produces half of battery voltage (approx 6.8 vdc).always see a reputable repair shop
2006-07-02 15:14:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
starting/igniton system: key, ignition LOCK (contacts), wires, battery, alternator, starter, distributor, spark wires, plugs. check all these systems FIRST.
check the wires going to your starter..secondly..sounds like the starter is getting too hot and the soleniod doesn't want to work. if you have some minor tools (socket set) and some time and the aptitude, get a new starter and install it. drive it around, get the engine hot. try to start it. if starter won't work, return the starter. and if the wiring in the starting system are ok...as well as the rest of the system i mentioned above...then maybe the more complicated check systems the garage stated really are to blame.
2006-07-02 15:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what you say, the ignition pick up in the dist. needs to be changed.
2006-07-02 19:50:52 · answer #4 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋