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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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91 bronco problem

my little brother's 91 bronco is dying out every time you touch the gas pedal. the only codes are for a thermactor and an ignition grounding problem(acording to my scanner). we also noticed that when it starts to die out the timing light goes dead also it has a new ignition module, tps, egr valve, and many more parts. what should i check or do now? i'm at a loss. i'm used to 66 f100's and idi deisel's that don't have this kind of hidden problems
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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Your "ignition grounding" problem is the issue here. Not knowing the exact code you are getting I can't be certain but the symptoms you describe are indicative of a dying PIP sensor or failed wiring in that area. A lot of folks don't possess the patience to troubleshoot or replace a PIP sensor but it can be done and for less money than replacing the entire dizzy.

I could be off but I could be certain if I knew exactly what code numbers you are getting.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Rebuild distributor to replace PIP. Or just get a whole new (reman) one.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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i'll try a dizzy tomorrow. i can't remember the codes of the top of my head but rite now the memory only shows an 18, and i believe a 44. there was something like 65 or 64 and 70 something. one was a brake light and the other was a trans thing. i'll chime in tomorrow with the results of the dizzy.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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new dissy didn't help. on a whim we replaced the brand new cap and rotor with new ones and the problem seems to be gone for now.
 
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