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starts but backfires

at first unit would not start no spark. replaced distributor,wires, and plugs unit started up ran for about 10 minutes then started back firing and then quit running and now is a no start again. no codes register in dtc timing is correct what could cause this issue.
  • Posted 14 Mar 2014 15:21
  • By bigern
  • joined 14 Mar'14 - 5 messages
  • California, United States
let it go
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Bigern, I just had one doing the same thing to me. The alternator was charging at almost 17 volts. Was eating coils and ignition modules. I put 7 coils and 3 ignition modules on unit before I figured out the alternator was overcharging. Im not saying this is your issue but it might be worth checking. Also check engine grounds.
  • Posted 16 Mar 2014 06:35
  • By LTS1
  • joined 18 Dec'13 - 74 messages
  • Florida, United States

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