95 Chevy Blazer has cut off on me twice. First time they said the ignition module they put in had went bad. Car drove good for a month and now it has shut off again. Same symptoms. Shuts off and you can't get it to start. Are they missing something else or are they just getting bad parts?
2006-12-24 10:13:00 · 7 answers · asked by kevin g 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Probably getting poor quality parts, trying to save you money.
BIG mistake.
Pony up, buy quality, then you only buy it one time.
Just to be sure, Go here------>
http://autorepair.about.com/library/ts/obd-i/bl-dtcs-68a.htm
…and scroll down below the chart you see.
Read the discussion regarding the procedure for retrieving diagnostic codes. It is simple, and only requires a paperclip.
If you haven't disconnected the battery, the code(s) stored will relate to the issue of dying.
With the code(s) in hand, refer to the chart for direction concerning the diagnostics.
You MAY be able to repair this yourself, or at least your conversation with the repair shop will certainly be more informed!
Good Luck and Merry Christmas
2006-12-24 10:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bad ignition module will cause your car to stall..trust me I've been there. It will die and you will have to pull over and let it set 10 - 20 minutes before it will start again. But an 1988Lincoln should be computerized, and won't even have an ignition module...I assume. I have a 1988 Chrysler, and it is computer controlled, and has fuel injection. If you have fuel injection, your car does have a computer. You have to get a regular mechanic to scan it...I know it costs, but Auto Zone can only scan 1995 and up, or so they told me. I would believe it's the map sensor as well...but you may want a mechanic scan it, because you will run yourself crazy buying sensors, and that not be the one...I've been there, done that!! lol And it can get a little pricey too...I would give in and let a mechanic run the scan, then give you the print out of the scan...then you can go to Auto Zone, buy the part, and fix it yourself
2016-03-29 05:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you got one of those "I think" "mechaniks" I would guess it wasn't the ign. mod. to begin with. Your vehicle probably has obd2, did your "mechanik" scan for trouble codes ?? If not you better find you a new one before changing any more parts. How many times does any one get bad parts ?? I have replaced many and had a killer when I got a set of plug wires and one wire was defective. This bad part, cheap part don't fly. There are many obd sensors that could cause this problem and I bet a new ign. mod. will do exactly the same thing again. And thats just the way it is
2006-12-24 12:06:10 · answer #3 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, change the Inline Fuse to a higher Amperge Raeting, its kind of a gekky fix, but you either cause more resistance to stop it from Heating, (different Gauge Wire and a different In Line Fuse) or change the Ignition Module to a more fault tolerant one.
2006-12-24 10:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most ignition modules can't handle the intense heat that is generate from the engine, and the amount of power having go thru it constantly. Is a desgin flaw, on allot of cars/trucks.
2006-12-24 10:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
heat, vibration, cheap part or when they are replacing it they are making abetter connection ,wiggle the plug going into the module
2006-12-24 10:23:24 · answer #6 · answered by vincent c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bad dist.cap wires,rotor,ground,cheap part.
2006-12-24 10:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by brian l 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋