[Shotimes] 95 MTX failing in high heat

[Jon Heese]

Well either "should" work, assuming that the cheaper one is in good
condition...

We're also kinda not really diagnosing this correctly either. :/

Regards,
Jon Heese

Edward Mazurek wrote:
> OK, you convinced me... I got the $17.90 one. We'll see.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Ed
> 
> Jon Heese wrote:
>> The DIS is identical for all '89-'95 SHOs, so unless you're just 
>> worried about the age of the part (and keep in mind that an '89 could 
>> easily have had its DIS replaced with a new one a year ago), the '89 
>> DIS would work fine in your '95.
>>
>> It's your choice though, of course. :)
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jon Heese
>>
>> Edward Mazurek wrote:
>>> Thanks Jon... I didn't even think about ebay.
>>>
>>> I was leary of the 17.90 one since it came from an 89. I put a
>>> best offer bid on the other one.
>>>
>>> We'll see what happens.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Ed
>>>
>>> Jon Heese wrote:
>>>> Yup, they're available, but they're not cheap:
>>>>
>>>> Looks like $211 at Advance and $129 (possibly dependent on your zip 
>>>> code) at Autozone:
>>>> http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductList.aspx?PartType=194&PTSet=A
>>>> http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip,77346/initialAction,partTypeResultSet/initialN,16200029/initialNtt,/initialNo,/shopping/selectZip.htm 
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Alternatively, there are a couple on eBay right now for 
>>>> $17.99+shipping and $49.99+shipping, respectively:
>>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TAURUS-SHO-DIS-IGNITION-MODULE-3-0-3-2-89-90-92-93-95_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ310068195277 
>>>>
>>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/THUNDERBIRD-SUPERCOUPE-TAURUS-SHO-DIS-IGNITION-MODULE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ250263329641 
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Both are used, but that would be the way I'd go if I were you...
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Jon Heese
>>>>
>>>> Edward Mazurek wrote:
>>>>> Hi Jonas,
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes thanks. The problem is the hood only has to be open for a 
>>>>> minute or
>>>>> two and the car will start. That's why I was thinking it maybe is 
>>>>> the DIS
>>>>> since the crank sensor is buried and wouldn't cool that quickly.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyone knows if DISs are available from Advance or AZ?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Ed
>>>>>
>>>>> Jonas Diener wrote:
>>>>>> Seems like it could be the DIS module.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The next time it fails, you can do a test to determine if it's a 
>>>>>> problem
>>>>>> with ignition or fuel delivery.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When it's in it's failure state, pull one of the ignition wires 
>>>>>> off it's
>>>>>> plug, and insert a metal key into the end of the wire.  Rest the 
>>>>>> key so it's
>>>>>> near the metal intake, but not touching it.  Then have someone 
>>>>>> crank the
>>>>>> engine while you watch the key closely.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you see a spark jumping from the key to the metal intake, then the
>>>>>> ignition system is doing it's thing and firing the plugs.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You can also check for fuel pressure by sticking your key into the 
>>>>>> schrader
>>>>>> valve on the fuel rail.  Do this with the ignition in the "run" 
>>>>>> position.
>>>>>> If fuel sprays out, then you have fuel pressure.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> (Do the spark test first.  If you do the fuel test first, the 
>>>>>> ignition spark
>>>>>> might ignite any fuel that has sprayed out.)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 7/22/08 11:59, "Edward Mazurek" <emazurek at cisco.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi James,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Since I had already replaced the crank sensor and the water pump
>>>>>>> I was really hoping it wasn't that. The DIS is just so accessible!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Would you know what code I would expect for the crank sensor 
>>>>>>> failure?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Any chance it's the DIS???? :)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks,