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Monday, April 15, 2013

Tigger Gave up - update

On the way back, about 30 miles from Fort Stockton, Tigger hiccupped and then died right about here:

Battery was ok, fuel filter was replaced, test for spark failed..maybe it's the coil.
Call for a tow to AutoZone in Fort Stockton and get a coil.
Coil replaced, still no spark.
Maybe it's the Ignition Contol Module

Nearest one is in Houston.
Lock up Tigger, take all expensive belongings and ride home(5hrs) with a friend.
Monday 5pm
Get the part and drive back to Fort Stockton.
Does it work? No.
Call wrecker service to put Tigger in their lot and get rest of stuff out to take home.
Tuesday 7am
Back home in time to make lunches for kids
Set up shipping through ShipMyVehicle.com
Van was back home at the mechanics shop by Thursday afternoon.
UPDATE:
So, when your van has lost spark, check these things:
Coil, Ignition Control Module, Distributor(cap and rotor), Hall Sender in distributor.
The problem was the Hall Sender in the distributor. I now have a new one as well as new coil and Ignition Control Module. I've saved the old ones and will carry them in the van so I have spares for myself or others in need that I may encounter.
I've got it timed and idle adjusted correctly and Tigger is running well.
I'm hoping to get a couple more nights in before the heat hits and I'll be gutting and cleaning him up both in and out.

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