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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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I am sure there are other people that have asked, but, I am just starting a new thread. I have a 91 gt. stock other than cat back. just bought the car a couple months ago. But, the weather has gotten hotter and now, if I drive it for a while, a/c on, if I stop anywhere and try to leave, it won't start. and if it does, it coughs and sputters til it dies. won't stay running til it sets for a half hour or more. the ONLY thing that has changed other than weather, is I bypassed the smog with a short belt and have not yet removed the smog system. would this have anything to do with it? Or would it be coil, distributor, or something else I'm not thinking of? PLEASE help! thanks
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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the next time it "doesnt start" check for spark.

You are likely having TFI issues
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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i would have to agree with adder
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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I'll check it out. Thanks adder. I had heard of the module going out. If it is a tfi issue, can u replace the module only, or the entire distributor?
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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yes you can replace just the module
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Ok thanks mjr! Going to pick one up today after work. Hopefully it fixes the problem
Old Jun 19, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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Ok guys...I replaced the tfi module...but it just did it again. Went to get gas then wouldn't start when I went to leave. Any ideas?
Old Jun 19, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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maybe you'll listen to me before pissing your money into the wind
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Alright so it did it again, and I checked for spark and it does have spark. So, at this point, what direction should I look? Thanks guys
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