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11-18-2006, 06:02 PM

rthmotorsports

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intermitant starting

hey all, a quick question. Got a 89 GT, starter is good, turning over. I just lose spark. got a new cap, rotor, coil and ignition module. anyone here of this before. Need help, going crazy,

Thanks,

Bill

11-18-2006, 06:06 PM

mattdel

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RE: intermitant starting

bad ignition ground to the PCM? if thats the case, good luck tracing it through the dash.

11-18-2006, 06:06 PM

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RE: intermitant starting

getting fuel

11-18-2006, 06:35 PM

dimebag

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RE: intermitant starting

my guess is you have a loose ground or connection somehwere... might wanna invest in a manual for your car, w. wiring diagrams....

11-18-2006, 08:37 PM

rthmotorsports

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RE: intermitant starting

where is the PCM located? getting fuel alright. Just no spark. put a tester on it. thanks for the info, if anymore out there, let me know.

Bill

11-18-2006, 08:45 PM

mattdel

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RE: intermitant starting

find the ground wire to the ignition module, hook a test light up to the positive terminal on the battery. touch the tester to the ground wire for the module. if the ground is good, the light will go on. should be grounded KOEO and KOER