1988 camaro TPI Intermittent spark problem
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1988 camaro TPI Intermittent spark problem
I have a 1988 Camaro Iroc 5.0 TPI manual transmission.
Here’s the problem; car runs fine but when I shut it off and come back awhile later to start it will not start. Ok, then next day it starts fine and the car runs fine. Then the whole thing begins again, will start, will not start, seems it likes 24 hours naps.
When it will not start there is no spark from coil to cap.
Changed cap rotor and coil.
Has MSD 6A
Any ideas?
Can someone please help.
ahendriks@wideopenwest.com
Here’s the problem; car runs fine but when I shut it off and come back awhile later to start it will not start. Ok, then next day it starts fine and the car runs fine. Then the whole thing begins again, will start, will not start, seems it likes 24 hours naps.
When it will not start there is no spark from coil to cap.
Changed cap rotor and coil.
Has MSD 6A
Any ideas?
Can someone please help.
ahendriks@wideopenwest.com
Last edited by ahendriks; 03-29-2008 at 07:49 PM.
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350 4BBL
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: 1988 camaro TPI Intermittent spark problem
This sounds like textbook ignition module problem. Take it out and get it tested at a parts house, or replace it. If it still has problems, remove the MSD 6A and put the ignioion back to stock configuration and see if it's the MSD unit.
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Thanks for the help, ordered the part installed it and my baby runs great.
OH, did I say thanks for the help yet?
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THANK YOU....THANK YOU and by the way THANK YOU very much!!!
OH, did I say thanks for the help yet?
Supervisor42
THANK YOU....THANK YOU and by the way THANK YOU very much!!!
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
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