starting and stalling problem
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starting and stalling problem
i need some serious help i have a 96 f150 2wd 4.9 runs great except once and a while and getting more frequent will not start and will stall while driving sometimes start right up might not start for a while will try to start on starter fluid i have cleaned every electrical conection i can find replaced fuel filter and one of the fuel pumps plugs wires cap rotor ignition control modual replaced fuel pump relay put seafoam in the tank i would much rather get this done myself instead of taking to a shop and you guys on this site seem to know what your talking about i dont consider myself a mechanic but i think with a lil help from you guys on this site i can solve this problem
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Three common things to fail. The coil, the stator in the distributor, and the ignition module. You have already replaced the ignition module.
That leaves the coil or the stator in the distributor. That's my guess.
That leaves the coil or the stator in the distributor. That's my guess.
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i took off the coil had it tested they said it was good but i replaced it anyways since its not a constant problem could it still test good? and is there anyway to check the distributor to know if its bad? if i still have the problem i will replace it next
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When stuff is intermittent like that, if you test it while in a running condition it will likely test good. Easiest to go trial and error with new replacement parts as long as they aren't too expensive, in my opinion.
You replaced the coil so that only leaves the stator in the distributor. I wouldn't recommend a rebuilt distributor as they have a terrible reputation. I would replace the stator in your present distributor.
You replaced the coil so that only leaves the stator in the distributor. I wouldn't recommend a rebuilt distributor as they have a terrible reputation. I would replace the stator in your present distributor.
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