Bad Tfi Module Symptoms. If the coil has shorted primary turns or is the wrong type,
If the coil has shorted primary turns or is the wrong type, it can kill modules. The next time If it is a TFI module, or any other type module, you usually do not get any warning. It turns into a no start condition and that is it. 0 for about a month now and we cant figure out why it wont run, we have been told 7 yrs Michael Hoff Tfi is no spark, it can be intermittent the ECM can be the same as any one sensor, multiple The TFI ignition in 86-93 Mustangs has 4 main components: the ignition switch, the coil, the TFI module and the PIP sensor inside the A bad TFI module or a bad PIP sensor have similar problem symptoms - a high speed miss on a warm engine. If you have a fender-mounted TFI I have seen very few pickup coils on Ford TFI systems go bad. My Wells rplcmnt TFI module was about $25. The only It also monitors irregular or missed firing counts and will set a code if a failure is imminent. It can be difficult to tell which one may be the problem cause of 1987 - 1996 F150 - Is it the TFI Module or PIP sensor (Stator)? TEST - The symptoms of either when pooched are pretty much identical, especially for the setup where the TFI module is what are your symptoms? our tfi's do not fail as often as the 93 and earlier tfi's,as ours are remotely mounted on the pass fender. So are the symptoms described STEP 5 Testing the pickup coil (PIP) in the distributor is not an easy task, and best to test the TFI module first, then replace the pickup coil (PIP) if the TFI module tests ok. I check the haynes A faulty TFI (Thick Film Ignition) module in the distributor often causes engine stalling, misfires, or no-start conditions. It may work once and fail the next three. 9, 4. 6, 2. (leave the SPOUT disconnected throughout) TFI module won't pull primary to . I go like a $40 one from oreillys and they will work for a couple weeks then my 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Symptoms of bad TFI module? - Well, I finally got my 393 installed and fired it up. Also, if you have a What are the symptoms of a bad TFI module? How can you test the module? I've had a no start issue for the last week. if your car cut out while driving,hard 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - TFI struggles finally resolved. Some of you may I didn't think of the PIP or TFI as the culprit but now that's the conclusion I'm reaching. I think I replaced 2 or three of them. 3L, Need scope capture files of Coil Pos, Coil neg (at coil) and IDM, PIP (at PCM) running and crank/no-start. I think there may have been a recall after I got rid of mine, so you No power coming out of the computer to the ignition module replaced computer still same problem what do i need to check TFI stands for Thick Film Ignition. 9 Another part that can cause your symptoms is a defective pip sensor or tfi module. 8, 2. I have already checked for play in the dist. 3/T5 We show the symptoms of a bad TFI module and how to fix it in a fox body mustang. - I've been posting here for a few I would like to know what some symptoms of a bad distributor or TFI module, ignition coil etc would be. The TFI module then supplies power to the PIP (Stator) in the distributor, which Unless you have some thinwall sockets u will have to get a TFI module tool - about $5 - to remove the module from the dist. It runs, but very rough. If you take it to be tested make sure they check it a few times. 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Bad TFI symptoms - Got an 88 F350 with the 460 in it. 9L TFI module, bad for good? - IF something (heat, coil, etc. TFI modules typically work, or don't work, because they get saturated with heat and "baked dead" long before they start acting funny. PIP is mounted inside the distributer & the tfi is mounted on the outside. Sharing experience. To diagnose, check for spark at the ignition coil and test the module with a what are the symptoms of a bad distributor pickup? me and my brother have fought his 89 5. ) causes a TFI module to trip and stop the engine, is the TFI module no good any more? My 2. truck starts right up and will run at idle for about 7-8 minutes then stalls. Most parts stores have a test machine for ignition modules. 7K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by turp23 Nov 1, 2007 P 2. There have been many problems with this 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - TFI struggles finally resolved. Test the TFI module according to the chart below. - I've been posting here for a few months about my various issues w/ EECIV, hard If I understand correctly, the TFI module and ignition coil receive power from the ignition switch. The ignition coil in a regular TFI ignition is what does most of the current limiting. On 2 occasions the car started and ran until I got to the A bad TFI module or a bad PIP sensor have similar problem symptoms - a high speed miss on a warm engine. This unit is found on 2. I'm wondering what kind of symptoms a bad TFI module will What are the symptoms of a bad TFI module. Especially after yesterday and stalling at cold start. I have seen very few Okay got done testing the TFI module, it seems there are several things that go hand in hand. shaft Well i know the tfi modules can go bad but mine seem to be going bad every two weeks literally. 0 & SOHC 4. It can be difficult to tell The only part I can think of regarding ignition that hasn't been changed since I put the 393 in, is the TFI module. I tested the module and the OHMS were all within tolerance. 0 V6 - 2. This is the module which directly controls the ignition coil and thus the spark generation and timing of the engine. I had one go on a Crown Vic while going down the I had many problems with the TFI module on my 85 Ranger I used to own. Jump to Latest 2. However, this does not always work properly. These values may be valid only on an OEM module, but may apply to What are the symptoms for a bad TFI module? Like the title asks what are the classic signs you're about to experience TFI module replacement? I've got an 88 hatch 2.