update from the side of the road....

[whiteandnerdy27]

Posting this just for the lolz. I'm on the side of the road in mooresville nc awaiting cowspatoot and a new ignition module., because  I'm an eejit and don't have a spare in my trunk... The joys of fiero motoring!

[Fierofool]

Before he gets there, try starting it after it's cooled.  You might get a real laugh out of that after waiting for so long.  Sometimes the modules will get a second wind after they've cooled down.  Also, check the connectors.  I believe the clip on the small connector was broken, so it could have backed out a little. 

[whiteandnerdy27]

nope, it was the module. tried to start it cold, to no avail. we changed it out and jumped it (the hazard lights drained the battery) and she fired right up.

[fiero128]

At least you guys can get a Module locally, here never gon-a-to happen

[CowsPatoot]

Even here, they need to be ordered.  You can buy them at the local auto parts store, but they have to order them and wait for them to come in.  It is like that with most parts for our cars.  Fortunately, I had a spare one in the garage that I was able to bring down to him.

[Donster]

Goes to show, anybody doing the run tomorrow should have a spare with them
 
\D

[Fierofool]

....or three as it turned out that the first two we swapped in were bad. 

[MetalBlue85GT]

So juSt for laughS Here I am Sitting at a gaS Station with a broken down car for the probably the Same reaSon. I know I'm bringing up some old post but its funny to be sitting here. I pulled in to get gas and it stalled as I was pulling in I filled up with gas in it will not start all I smell is gas coming out the tail pipe. No module on me but i will be buying two for sure.

[Fierofool]

Something else to carry that would help in diagnosis is an old spark plug.  Before delving into various things, you can pull a wire, insert the plug and check for spark.  It can tell you if the module or even worse, the pickup coil has croaked.  If you don't have a spark plug, it's difficult to diagnose because most people won't stick their finger into the plug wire while you crank on the starter. 

Do you need help at this immediate time? 

[MetalBlue85GT]

Thanks I was board waiting for the Tow Truck  so i searched and found this post Since it was funn and I had the same thing i figured I would share. - USAA Rocks by the way.  I will dive into it Friday morning. Im lucky to have a second vehicle.

I will ask my son to hold the wire while i start it that way when he screams I know its firing. Then I will be lost.

note to self carry tools jump suit and parts from now on.

Funny thing is I was

[Fierofool]

The modules usually come with a small packet of heat sink grease.  May I suggest you throw it away.  Stop at a Radio Shack store and pick up a small tube of their heat sink grease.  It's about $3.00 and will have enough to do all the cars in a Run For The Hills event.  It's a much better insulator than the stuff that comes with the modules.