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Bret Macolino · 03-25-2003, 05:29 PM

What is the PIP sensor and how much is it? I had a problem where the temp was up a little but the car died and wouldn't restart till it was cooled a little. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Bret

damage · 03-25-2003, 05:51 PM

The Ignition Module is getting hot. That is the little grey box on the distributor.

Take it off and put some heatsink compound on it.

If it still does it, then you need to get a new one.

st515O · 03-25-2003, 06:01 PM

PIP sensor is what the EEC uses to measure the RPM of the engine. Like the guy above said, it sounds like your TFI module is going bad and needs to be replaced. Its located on the side of the distrubutor and has a wiring harness going to it.

Notch Rocket · 03-26-2003, 02:45 AM

Don't be so sure. I just fixed this same problem in another recent thread. TFI module was fine, the PIP (Hall sensor or pickup coil) inside the distributor would go bad after getting to engine operating temperature, basically getting heat-soaked.

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Bret Macolino Registered User Trader Feedback: (1) Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ocala, FL USA Posts: 37	What is the PIP sensor? What is the PIP sensor and how much is it? I had a problem where the temp was up a little but the car died and wouldn't restart till it was cooled a little. Any ideas? Thanks, Bret __________________ 1988 LX 5.0 Hatchback 2 chamber Flowmasters Cold Air Intake 24 lb Injectors C&L 76mm MAF for 24's FMS 3.73's Aeromotive FPR Walbro 190lph SD to MASS Air (A9P) Convert 70mm TB CompCams Polymer Intake http://www.stangsofocala.com

03-25-2003, 05:51 PM	#2
damage Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 1,387	The Ignition Module is getting hot. That is the little grey box on the distributor. Take it off and put some heatsink compound on it. If it still does it, then you need to get a new one. __________________ Resident grump and smart...

03-25-2003, 06:01 PM	#3
st515O Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: USA Posts: 604	PIP sensor is what the EEC uses to measure the RPM of the engine. Like the guy above said, it sounds like your TFI module is going bad and needs to be replaced. Its located on the side of the distrubutor and has a wiring harness going to it. __________________ CaliforniaFords.com -->Northern California Ford Owners

03-26-2003, 02:45 AM	#4
Notch Rocket US Air Force Active Duty Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,264	Don't be so sure. I just fixed this same problem in another recent thread. TFI module was fine, the PIP (Hall sensor or pickup coil) inside the distributor would go bad after getting to engine operating temperature, basically getting heat-soaked. __________________ Click here to see my Notch Nitrous is like a hot hooker with a STD. You know you want to hit it, but are afraid of the consequences.

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