• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2.3L (N/A & Turbo) Tech

92 4 banger rpm sensor?

  • Thread starter Thread starter terramir
  • Start date Start date Sep 4, 2007
T

terramir

New Member
Nov 5, 2004
36
0
0
Sep 4, 2007
#1
  • Sep 4, 2007
  • #1
92 efi 4banger non-t the tach needle is jumping between normal and half that, thing is I dun think it's the icm cause I already tried another one I got because my fuel pump is on a relay right now (so I picked one up from the junk yard.) Be a big conikidink if both module boards had the same flaw. Anyways anyone know if there is a tach sensor and where it might be?

terramir
 

sleeper_inc

New Member
May 3, 2007
92
0
0
Regina Beach Sask. Canada
Sep 4, 2007
#2
  • Sep 4, 2007
  • #2
Its either a bad ICM or bad DIS moduals
 
9

93stang2.3

New Member
Sep 3, 2007
2
0
0
Sep 8, 2007
#3
  • Sep 8, 2007
  • #3
If the ICM is not properly grounded to the intake with a GOOD dielectric grease it will not function properly. Has for the one from the junk yard it may very well be bad it was a common problem. Most people just drove these cars with the tach messed up for lack of knowledge, this is the very reason forums are in existence today.
 
R

RustBucket

New Member
Jun 8, 2003
585
0
0
Buford, GA
Sep 9, 2007
#4
  • Sep 9, 2007
  • #4
The ICM grounds to the intake via the bolts, dielectric grease does nothing to help this. In fact dielectric grease is non-conductive. The heat sink compound you're referring to helps dissipate heat from the module. The intake manifold is literally a heatsink for the ignition module.

Sound odd? Chrysler used to put the whole damned ECU in the air intake ducts to keep it cool.

Okay now then, you replaced a module with one from a junkyard car because your fuel pump is on a relay right? I'm guessing you replaced the black box on the passenger strut tower right? That's not the ignition module. Look over on the intake manifold right behind the alternator and power steering pump. See the flat grey deal with plugs at both ends? That's the ignition module. 9 times out of 10, that's the culprit for what you're describing. A check engine light usually comes with this problem and a code check would show codes 223 and 224.

New modules are around $100.00 bucks. You might find one in a junkyard, but what are the chances you'd end up with the same problem?
 

samickguy15

Member
Sep 1, 2005
404
0
16
Delavan, IL
Sep 19, 2007
#5
  • Sep 19, 2007
  • #5
I would check the ground on the DIS module and the plugs for the coils.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Progress Thread H/C Swap Problems/Ideas
  • sav22rem22
  • Mar 31, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Sep 10, 2024
AeroCoupe
Fox 4 Cyl to V8 Swap Info Thread
  • Matt01
  • Jul 12, 2021
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
16
Views
13K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 9, 2023
Robinson
R
Install Daytona Sensors CD-1 Ignition Mustang Fox SN95
  • revhead347
  • Sep 21, 2019
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
3K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 11, 2026
AeroCoupe
Progress Thread Black Beauty: '85 GT T-Top: Winter Is Coming
  • LiquidStangs
  • Jul 30, 2019
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
41
Views
10K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Nov 3, 2019
LiquidStangs
G
92 Fox, Tons Of Changes To A Previously Running Car.....no Start, Need Help
  • Green 94 5.0
  • Feb 10, 2018
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Aug 22, 2018
Green 94 5.0
G
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2.3L (N/A & Turbo) Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?