Hey all,

I got a 93 TA that left me hanging lastnight. I was getting on the expressway here in the suburbs of Chicago when I saw a newer Cobra coming up in the lane next to me at the toll booth, quite quickly. I stood on the gas in an effort to stay in front of him after I paid the toll, He blew therew without paying. Anyhow, the car downshifted and took off and then felt a little funny and the Cobra blew by like crazy. This is when I realized that mine had stopped running!

Car cranks fine but won't fire. I can hear the fuel pump running, so that isn't ....I am thinking that it is the OPTI, but have not confirmed. The car has been starting hard when it is cold, but fires right up when it is warmed up.

Anybody have any other ideas, other than the OPTI?

Thanks
Brian

 

Before you do anything, check the ignition fuse under the hood. If that is ok, pull the coil wire off your opti and see if you have spark.

 

See if it does it when it gets hot. Thats what mine did, and I am pretty sure the opti will fix it. Have you went back and tried to start it or anything?

 

Possibly the coil wire...just had this happen to a buddies car.

 

While waiting for the flat bed, I did verify the coil wire was connected. I changed the wires about a year ago to the Taylor's, so I dought that it is the wire. However, when I get off of work I plan on checking for spark at the coil, and doing more t-shooting if needed.

I have tried starting it several times since then, the last time being this morning. But she doesn't want to fire...

We were forcasted for rain this morning, I think maybe she is spoiled and didn't want to get wet.

Brian

 

Check the spark with a spark tester ($5 at any parts store), to make sure it's strong enough. Don't just look for a visible spark.

 

Spark tester, didn't know there was such a thing. Does it register while you crank and then you look at the result, or do I watch it while I am cranking? I will go to the store on the way home.