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Old 01-06-2007, 08:51 PM
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the other night on my way home from work my car broke down. it cut off on me and wouldnt start back up. so i had it towed to my house. as soon as i got it in the driveway it started back up. so i drove it to work the next morning and it cut off on me again, i sat there for about 30 min and it started back up. it drove nice that evening. but the next morning it broke down in the same exact place as the previous day. i dont know what could possibly be the problem. does someone put there have a clue
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Old 01-06-2007, 08:53 PM
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TFI, dying from heat.
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Old 01-06-2007, 09:01 PM
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whats that? and how can it be fixed?
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Old 01-06-2007, 09:03 PM
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its the electrical module thats bolted to the front of the distributor. wiring connector should have 6 wires.
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Old 01-06-2007, 09:11 PM
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I agree, that same thing happened to me. Ignition Module its called I think.
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Old 01-06-2007, 09:13 PM
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is this part expensive? is it hard to replace? if i get a tune up will this be included?
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Old 01-06-2007, 09:13 PM
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yep ignition module or coil
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Old 01-06-2007, 09:15 PM
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no its not included. its a part that you only replace when it goes bad. go to autozone and ask for Wells part #F121, $34.99
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Old 01-06-2007, 09:18 PM
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u may as well do a tune up if it hasnt had one in 6 months / 20,000 miles
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Old 01-06-2007, 09:31 PM
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i bought the car back in september and have yet to do anything to it. how much would you say i tune up cost and what might that include?
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