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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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Unplugged coil used a volt meter while my friend cranked it over found the wire with voltage. The one on coil end of connector put power to the wire that had voltage had keys removed Started then cut out same way as always
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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Is there a sensor that would tell computer to cut off spark?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Already spent about 800 $ in parts would hate to give up now
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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Anyone else have any ideas
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Anyone else have any ideas
I have the same problem with mine. i was thinking about replacing brain box.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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Anyone else have any ideas
I have the same problem with mine. i was thinking about replacing brain box.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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I was told if the computer was bad it would not even start as that controls injectors and ignition spark
 
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Thanks for all the help so far. Does anyone know of anything else I could try.
 
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I was told if the computer was bad it would not even start as that controls injectors and ignition spark
ABSOLUTELY WRONG !!!!

A failing computer CAN allow the truck to start, run and then die.

Here's a little something to read:A9x ECM's (and same years ECM's) Failures Due to Age

Take some time and remove the PCM and look inside for leaking capacitors/burnt components.

I'll bet that's what you're chasing.

I thought I posted this earlier but I must have hit "preview post" instead.


Bob
 
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Thank u so much for this info and great photos. Will pull the ECM tomorrow morning and let u know the results.
 
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Just to make sure the ECM on a 89 ford f150 5.0 is an the drivers side behind the kick panel. Is this correct
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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Anyone know the ecm location
 
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