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Old 06-15-2011, 09:41 PM
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Default HELP! car won't start after driven

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
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Old 06-15-2011, 10:58 PM
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the next time it "doesnt start" check for spark.

You are likely having TFI issues
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Old 06-15-2011, 11:42 PM
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i would have to agree with adder
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Old 06-16-2011, 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?
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yes you can replace just the module
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Old 06-16-2011, 11:46 AM
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Ok thanks mjr! Going to pick one up today after work. Hopefully it fixes the problem
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Old 06-19-2011, 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?
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Old 06-19-2011, 09:06 PM
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maybe you'll listen to me before pissing your money into the wind
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Old 06-20-2011, 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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fuel pressure
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