1987 Ford Ignition Problem

> I am getting no spark in the start position.When the key is turned back to
> the run position spark is present and the motor tries to run.Is this
> likley in the collum switch or the spark module.I did run a hot wire to
> the coil and got a weak spark if that helps.

Maybe ignition switch, or starter relay, or TFI module. Get the engine trouble
codes read (EEC-IV).

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jimmyh - 08 Jan 2006 19:39 GMT

it is the ignition switch on the side of the steering colum

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there could be allot of things wrong. it could be the solenoid. it could be
the ignition switch. you need to get a test light and a service manual and
troubleshoot it.

> I am getting no spark in the start position.When the key is turned back to
> the run position spark is present and the motor tries to run.Is this
> likley in the collum switch or the spark module.I did run a hot wire to
> the coil and got a weak spark if that helps.

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> I am getting no spark in the start position.When the key is turned back to
> the run position spark is present and the motor tries to run.Is this
> likley in the collum switch or the spark module.I did run a hot wire to
> the coil and got a weak spark if that helps.

ok
1 fords of this era have BAD ign switches
2 check the solenoid ... there should be 2 small wires one is from the
ign switch (ie it make the solenoid turn on) the other wire i believe
supplements 12 `volts to coil for starting.

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> I am getting no spark in the start position.When the key is turned back to
> the run position spark is present and the motor tries to run.Is this
> likley in the collum switch or the spark module.I did run a hot wire to
> the coil and got a weak spark if that helps.

by the way had a bad module do it too.

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