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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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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,


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Bill
Old Nov 18, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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bad ignition ground to the PCM? if thats the case, good luck tracing it through the dash.
Old Nov 18, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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getting fuel
Old Nov 18, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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my guess is you have a loose ground or connection somehwere... might wanna invest in a manual for your car, w. wiring diagrams....
Old Nov 18, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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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
Old Nov 18, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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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
Old Nov 18, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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PIP in the distributor
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