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Old 10-30-2011, 10:45 AM
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85 tpi will not start

As I was driving my car home one day it started popping and missing. I got out to check if any of the plug wires were loose, one of this was, but when I tried to restart it, it wouldnt crank. I've check the normal things thus far. Fuel pressure is 38 psi, it's firing, hasnt jumped time, and the ignition module I had checked is fine. Ive even tried spraying starter fluid down the intake, but it will not make it run, ideas? Thanks
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Re: 85 tpi will not start

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when I tried to restart it, it wouldnt crank.
You mean it wouldn't fire up?

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Ive even tried spraying starter fluid down the intake, but it will not make it run,
That would suggest a elec/ spark problem
How good is the spark? .
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Re: 85 tpi will not start

Garantee you that its the ignition control module. They always test good. The reason is that fail when they get hot. I bet money that if you spend t the 20 bucks and buy one it will fire up first try.
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Re: 85 tpi will not start

Yes, i mean it wouldn't start up. The spark looks to be strong. After working on it yesterday I verified I had a full 12v to the coil which I did. The primary resistance on the coil is good reading 1/2 ohm and I work at a parts store where I checked the ign module multiple times till it was hot to touch where it passed each time. I would think it would start at least a little while and then shut off, if the module was the problem. Ill try a module today anyway. I do agree that it's some kind of spark issue because it smells like gas after cranking it. To me saying it's all unburnt. I'm open to trying whatever more. Thanks
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