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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1988FESTIVA L4-81 1.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
1988 Ford Festiva L4-81 1.3L SOHC
Ignition Control Module: Service and Repair
1988 Ford Festiva L4-81 1.3L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove distributor cap, rotor and dust cover.
3. Remove armature from shaft using a suitable puller.
4. Disconnect three wiring harness connectors from ignition module terminals, then remove module retaining screws and the module.
Installation
1. Cover mounting surface with a thin film of silicone dielectric compound, then mount on the heat sink with two screws.
2. Note length of harness leads, and connect them to module terminals accordingly.
3. Align armature with flat and pin groove on rotor shaft, ensuring stamped side faces out.
4. Install dust cover, rotor and distributor cap.
5. Connect battery ground cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.