Kendra903
Sep 16, 2012, 12:13 PM
My car just died yesterday, I got it to start back up but as soon as I put it in gear it died again. If I start it in nuetral and put it in drive real fast it will go as long as I keep pusing the gas, but if I take my foot off the gas it dies again. What is wrong with it?
TxGreaseMonkey
Sep 16, 2012, 01:24 PM
I suspect the Ignition Control Module (ICM), located inside the distributor, has failed. Be sure to apply silicone heat transfer compound to the back of the new ICM. If the problem persists, replace the coil. This should solve your problem.
I also recommend replacing the distributor cap and rotor. ICM and coil failure is often caused by excessive resistance in the secondary ignition system; i.e. distributor cap, rotor, and spark plug wires. These items should be changed every 60,000 miles.