Ignition Control Module
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Burning Brakes
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Ignition Control Module
Just wondering if there are any particular ICM’s I should be looking for. So far I found that Advance carries a GM Genuine Parts ICM and a GM store I found online carries an AC Delco Gold unit. Looking to stay away from the regular parts store brands like car quest and duralast. I figured the ones I mentioned would be best choice although probably all now manufactured in China. If anyone has a new in box OEM one feel free to reach out. Thanks.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Syracuse NY
Just wondering if there are any particular ICM’s I should be looking for. So far I found that Advance carries a GM Genuine Parts ICM and a GM store I found online carries an AC Delco Gold unit. Looking to stay away from the regular parts store brands like car quest and duralast. I figured the ones I mentioned would be best choice although probably all now manufactured in China. If anyone has a new in box OEM one feel free to reach out. Thanks.
Racer
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I recently replaced my ICM as part of preventative maintenance. If the ICM fails it can leave you stranded, and I didn't want to take that chance. I know that many say to use dielectric grease, but I recommend using heat sink compound. Dielectric grease is used to insulate electrical circuits. Heat sink compound, as the name implies, conducts heat away from the coil drivers in the ignition module. I was trying to remember why and then saw this in another post.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2005
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I recently replaced my ICM as part of preventative maintenance. If the ICM fails it can leave you stranded, and I didn't want to take that chance. I know that many say to use dielectric grease, but I recommend using heat sink compound. Dielectric grease is used to insulate electrical circuits. Heat sink compound, as the name implies, conducts heat away from the coil drivers in the ignition module. I was trying to remember why and then saw this in another post.
I've had really good luck with this...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/40269844510...3ABFBMoLuz1odl
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