Shuts off while driving

1990 FORD FALCON
200 MILES • 3.9L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEWXT
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Hi,

I've got a problem with my car that is that when you run it for around 3-10 minutes it shuts off and cuts spark completely until it is fully cold.I was driving on the road cruising at 100 km and it lost all power and cut spark. I have replaced the coil and dizzy/ignition module.It is still getting power to the coil after it shuts off and i am unsure were to look now. Cheers ,Lewis

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Sep 13, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a crankshaft sensor that is not working right or the ignition module is out. I would get a rebuilt distributor and install it should fix the problem. This guide should help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sep 16, 2019 at 11:24 AM