my 1980 124

[tonys1980124]

my car was running great for about 2 months. then it started to act up, it would die at random times, i would start it go a few feet it would die. i forund others have had the same issues, so i changed the coil and the module, it ran great for about a week then acted up again. could it be vapor lock, and if so how do i fix it? anything would help.

[mdrburchette]

Could you refresh us on whether your car is a carbed or fuel injected car? When the car dies, have you determined it's losing spark? It could possibly be the pickup at the distributor. The wires could be broken inside the white insulation, causing it to act up randomly.

[tonys1980124]

my car if fuel injecineted. i thought it may be the that, and at one time it was slightley melted to the engine, bue it didnt have any exposed wire so i thought it was ok.

[mbouse]

you changed the coil and the module, but did you change the magnetic pickup ??

[tonys1980124]

did not changet the pick-up, but in driving my car today smoke came from under my dash, and the car shut off. i think i my have found my issue, find what caused the smoke and fix it. i hope it works

[manoa matt]

Check the big white ignition switch connector block.

[tonys1980124]

so my dad had time to help me today, it turned out the pink wire from the coil was cooked, all the way to the ing. we replaced the wire and incorperated a fuse to help keep it from another melt down. also the same wire powered the radio so i hope this fix works.