Re: Distributor problem...again?

In article <1164225179.061672.138300@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, 
grubertm@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 says...
> I have a '97 Probe SE automatic and for the past week there have been
> daily starting problems. When it's either hot or cold outside the
> engine cranks fine but won't fire. In moderate temperatures and with
> the engine cold it starts just fine. I have hooked up a spark tester
> and noticed that there is no spark going into the distributor cap.
> I have had similar symptoms (engine won't start when hot) 3 years ago
> and my dealer replaced the distributor assembly which solved it until
> now. Taking the car to my shop the other day I was once again informed
> that the distributor needs to be replaced.
> 
> What I don't understand is why the distributor should be at fault.
> isn't that fifth wire that goes into the distributor cap coming from
> the ignition coil ? Shouldn't there be a spark even if the rest of the
> distributor is bad ? What else is inside the distributor assembly apart
> from the rotor and shaft ?
> 
> Thanks,
>   Marco
> 
> 
If it's like my 93 2.5l V6 it has an ignitor module inside.  See my post 
in alt.autos.ford.
-- 
I. Care
Address fake until the SPAM goes away ;-}