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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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I have a 90 f150 with 4.9L. I was wondering if these have a cam or crank position sensor, where it's located and will that keep the truck from starting? My wifes jeep recently had same symptoms and it was the crank sensor.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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I have a 90 f150 with 4.9L. I was wondering if these have a cam or crank position sensor, where it's located and will that keep the truck from starting? My wifes jeep recently had same symptoms and it was the crank sensor.
Yes it has a cam position sensor (AKA PIP sensor).
But I would look at the TFI module first as this is the problem most of the time.
 
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TFI module ???? Where and what is that?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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TFI module ???? Where and what is that?
The TFI module is your Ignition Module and is mounted on the side of the distributor.

The TFI Module:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g9.../TFIModule.gif
 

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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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on later models, 92 and up, it is located on a heat sink in engine compartment on driver's fender.
 
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