Dear Sirs:
I was driving down the road and suddenly ..it was like someone just reached over and turned the key off.. The engine turns over--but would not "run". The AAA Tow driver pulled the number one plug wire and inserted a small screwdriver and touched it to metal as I attempted to start the van looking for spark). I also pulled the wire from the Ignition Coil that connects to the distributor- no spark. I then removed the ignition coil and measured both the primary and secondary resistance.[Secondary read: 14K - right in the middle of 8.5K-18.5K--Primary read 1.2-(parameters are supposed to be .4 - 1.2 ohms).
If I replace the ignition coil and the van turns over-but won't start--could it be the Ignition Control Module (ICM)? I understand from NAPA that this model has the ICM inside the distributor[6 terminals) and by removing two screws could be lifted out of distributor and taken to be tested.
If neither one of thesetechniques does not work--what do I troubleshoot next. Also, the AAA driver and myelf tried to crawl under the vehicle next to the gas tank to see if the fuel pump was "clicking", engaged, etc.
The Van runs great-even with the age, mileage, and a "miss" in the engine (which at this time I have no interest in exploring--I bought it for $200 8 months ago--it does not even "smoke".
Any suggestions as to why it would suddenly "die" like this just going down the road? All other electrical components work just fine.
Thank you,
Terry Sherrard
Louisville, Kentucky
I was driving down the road and suddenly ..it was like someone just reached over and turned the key off.. The engine turns over--but would not "run". The AAA Tow driver pulled the number one plug wire and inserted a small screwdriver and touched it to metal as I attempted to start the van looking for spark). I also pulled the wire from the Ignition Coil that connects to the distributor- no spark. I then removed the ignition coil and measured both the primary and secondary resistance.[Secondary read: 14K - right in the middle of 8.5K-18.5K--Primary read 1.2-(parameters are supposed to be .4 - 1.2 ohms).
If I replace the ignition coil and the van turns over-but won't start--could it be the Ignition Control Module (ICM)? I understand from NAPA that this model has the ICM inside the distributor[6 terminals) and by removing two screws could be lifted out of distributor and taken to be tested.
If neither one of thesetechniques does not work--what do I troubleshoot next. Also, the AAA driver and myelf tried to crawl under the vehicle next to the gas tank to see if the fuel pump was "clicking", engaged, etc.
The Van runs great-even with the age, mileage, and a "miss" in the engine (which at this time I have no interest in exploring--I bought it for $200 8 months ago--it does not even "smoke".
Any suggestions as to why it would suddenly "die" like this just going down the road? All other electrical components work just fine.
Thank you,
Terry Sherrard
Louisville, Kentucky
Dec 28, 2009 at 6:32 PM