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have had this code for quite sometime, car is undriveable, stalls 10-15 times on short trips, no stalling on long hiway trips. recently changed plugs and wires, thought this would help, how hard is it to change the coilpack, are there any other ignition componets that could be changed or related to ignition or this code.
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96 gl sport, atx, rip at 95k
FDNY 343 remember 9/11
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If this is a V6, did you check the ground connection on the coil pack? If not loose, it could have some rust built up around or something along those lines.
Just a thought. Good luck.
Phillip Jackson
`98 Mystique LS
262K+ and counting...
ATX rebuilt @ 151K
"This storm has broken me, my only friend!" RIP Dime
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NC1 DTC P0320: ERRATIC IGNITION
Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0320 indicates two successive erratic Profile Ignition Pickup (PIP) pulses occurred resulting in a possible engine miss or stall.
Possible causes:
-- Loose wires/connectors.
-- Arcing secondary ignition components (coil, wires and plugs).
-- On-board transmitter (2-way radio).
NOTE:
Verify all 2-way radio installations. Carefully follow manufacturer's installation instructions regarding the routing of antenna and power leads.
l Are any of the above present?
Yes
REPAIR as necessary. Complete PCM Reset to clear DTCs. RERUN «Quick Test».
No
For No Starts:
GO to Pinpoint Test Step «A1».
For Intermittent Faults:
GO to Pinpoint Test Step «Z1».
All others:
Loss of PIP. REPLACE PCM.
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
ANY THREAD WITH "OMG" or "WTF" ETC IN THE TITLE WILL BE IGNORED!
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if there is loss of pip, how much is a new pcm?
id like to start with the coil pack first, how hard is that to do your self?
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Originally posted by ddmd3216:
id like to start with the coil pack first, how hard is that to do your self?
Disconnect the spark plug wires, connector in the front and take out the 4 bolts at each corner. Remove. Reverse. 
Phillip Jackson
`98 Mystique LS
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I would suspect the crank sensor long before anything else, especially the PCM.
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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wouldnt i have a cel code related to the crank sensor?
96 gl sport, atx, rip at 95k
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