Posted by JRSutton on June 30, 2013 at 15:24:20 from (98.110.207.201):
what a WASTE of time.
Started doing some simple fixes on my truck (88 f150). Low beams were shorting out finally decided to fix it.
Took a long time to find it. Had to pull connectors - move stuff - trace everything out -
found the problem - a worn wire, kind of deep in the fender area...
Got it all patched up - and was proud of a good (albeit overdue) fix.
Went to move the truck - cranked, but wouldn't start. Not getting any spark at all.
The truck HAD been running like a top.
OBVIOUSLY it was something I just did - some connection I broke - or some connector I separated - or ... something.
Spent the rest of yesterday and all of today trying to figure out what I broke.
More scientific tests pointed to the ignition module, but couldn't believe it was that - but - finally pulled the distributor - removed the module - tested it - all well within spec as expected...
AT my wits end - finally decided to try a new module anyways - $55 later -
popped the new one in - put everything back together...
Truck fired right up.
WHAT are the CHANCES an ignition module would DIE - right WHILE I'm doing electrical work.
I had the battery disconnected the whole time I was working on wiring harnesses, etc. I can't see how I could have blown the thing myself.
I think it just decided to die NOW.
had I not been assuming it was headlight work that caused the problem, I probably could have fixed it in 1 tenth the time...
SOOOOO frustrating.
BUT - my trucks working again so I can't be too mad. Was worried there for a while.
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