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Old Aug 31, 2002 | 03:42 PM
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Old Aug 31, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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I was just wondering if someone could help me. I have an 87 ford e-150 van and after I drive it a while and it sits for a while it won't start. I took it to a mechanic and he said it was the control module. That was what I thought too and had the old one checked at auto zone. It checked out good but the mech said those tests are not always accurite. I paid him the diognostic fee and went and bought a new module. It still does the same thing. I need this van for work tuesday and hope someone can help. It will start fine in the a.m. Thanks
 
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Old Sep 1, 2002 | 01:19 AM
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So what's it doin'? Does it turn over? Make any clicking noises? What are some of the symptoms associated with not starting?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2002 | 04:38 AM
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If it turns over does it get spark to the plugs?? If not it might be the ignition module. That's a fairly common problem on Fords.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 11:55 PM
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check for a bad ground in the distibuter ,or the coil could be going out.
 
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