[Shotimes] Fw: 89 SHO Help needed

[Zach Leahy]

hmm,

It sounds like the spark could be jumping between the colis at the
pack.  That would make a distinct snapping/clicking noise right there
at the coil pack.  Several of us have noted that the coil pack will
sometimes build up enough filth for the spark to jump and the engine
to misfire.  Also a very good thing to look at would be bad plug
wires.

Simple test.  Wait til it is dark, pull the cover off of the coil pack
and get the motor to run as much as possible,  watch for arcing from
wire to wire or wire to ground.  any arcing is bad.  to make the
problem show up even worse, mist some water (from like a windex
bottle) in the general area.  If you see arcing that's bad.  I would
believe you may need to clean the pack and/or replace the wires.

Zach
On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 22:06:24 -0600, Al Fitz <alfitz@alfitz.com> wrote:
> From: scott meyer
> 
> Maybe the long version will help....
> 
> Have had car for 6-7 months.  First problem....intermitent stalling...replaced
> control module on intake, then CPS...and new starter....ran fine...
> 
> Problem #2 wouldn't start.....replace fuel pump....ran fine once again...
> 
> Current problem....Running fine till I shut it off at friends.....came out and
> started and it ran like it was firing on 2 or all six cylinders at
> once....extremely rough....would not idle...applying throttle no help....would
> not go above 1500 rpm....would die after 30-40 seconds....unhooked battery and
> went in the house for a while and tried again.  Same story.  Starter works
> extremely well....With key on and after fuel prime (2 sec) I heard a clicking
> noise (continuous) coming from under hood.  After inspecting noise....it was
> coming from coil area along with a high pitched whining.  Disconnecting wiring
> harness to coilpack stopped this continuous clicking, whining noise and
> reconection allowed it to continue.  Am getting no codes from SnapOn
> Analyzer...replaced control relay module (above radiator) with no positive
> results.....still a clickin' fool......
> 
> 
> Al Fitz <alfitz@alfitz.com> wrote:
>  I never heard of this, but I'll forward this email to a GROUP who will
> probably be able to help.
> 
>  Al Fitz
>  alfitz@alfitz.com
>  SHO Parts at
>  http://www.alfitz.com/sho
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>    ----- Original Message -----
>    From: scott meyer
>    To: alfitz@alfitz.com
>    Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 10:07 PM
>    Subject: 89 SHO
> 
>    Greetings,
>    Hoping to gain assistance from a pro....Was running fine till attemp to
> start and acted like it was running on all cycinders at once....With key on
> (not running) get whining noise and continuous clicking at coil pack.....Any
> suggestions????
>    Thanks for  your thyme and consideration......
>    SHO'er
> 
>    zoot292002@yahoo.com
> 
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