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Old Apr 19, 2019 | 08:05 PM
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1994 vette - i replaced the optispark unit on my 94 LT1 and the engine turns but it will not start. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Apr 19, 2019 | 09:28 PM
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What brand opti?
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Old Apr 19, 2019 | 09:57 PM
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Was it doing the same thing with the old opti?
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Old Apr 19, 2019 | 10:13 PM
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No, the old one would not turn the engine. I had a mechanic check it for me and it was the opti. Same problem about 8 years ago when that one got wet from a broken radiator hose.
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replaced with a non -oem replacement without the mitsubishi optical sensor?
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Well i have used a Rock Auto Delphi and have had no problems . There is the optispark solutions who rebuilds your old one Call 937-5390896 He is in older forums on this site,I have three spares now for gold is easier to find than these units! Good Luck
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