Engine will not stay running

1985 MERCURY TOPAZ
89,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LGC
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Just an update on the Topaz it turned out to be the ignition module on the connection with the two wires red and white, they were reversed changed the wires and it started and stayed running.
Feb 24, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Oh wow. That is great info. Thanks for coming back and updating us.

That info will surely help others. Thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Feb 24, 2022 at 10:12 PM
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