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1989 Ford F-150 Ignition coil, distributor?

Tiny
CHRIS_N_JESS28
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  • 1989 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 43,000 MILES
I have replaced the ignition coil and the distributor cap and button. I have no spark whatsoever now. What is wrong with my truck!
Thursday, February 19th, 2009 AT 4:52 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like No spark

No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009 AT 5:01 PM
Tiny
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Ok I know there is power going to the ignition coil and the distributor, those have been tested with a test lamp. Where are these other sensors located that you are refering to?
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009 AT 7:58 PM
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Disregard the sensors-test the distributor pick-up coil and the ignition control module.
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009 AT 8:46 PM
Tiny
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Ok what do I look for now if im disregarding the tests?
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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 10:46 AM
Tiny
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Does the test lamp flash on the out put of the coil when you crank it over? Look at the distributor and see if there is a module mounted on it. That is the TFI module. It has the plug and 2 bolts(tiny) and after you undue them it pulls down. You can take that to an Auto store and they can test it but I have had a similiar problem and that was the problem. It should run you about $ 30 for the part.
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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 11:13 AM
Tiny
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I have removed the TFI module and taken it to a parts store and it did test bad. I just want to thank you for your help. Now as soon as I can come up with the 37 bucks to purchase a new one I will have it back on the road. I have also discovered while searching other parts of the world wide web that there is also a law suit on Ford about the location of this particular TFI module and on many, many other models. Any ideas on how to relocate the TFI module?
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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 9:14 PM

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