ignition coil/pick-up coil
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Racer
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From: Angleton Tx
ignition coil/pick-up coil
Can anyone tell me what the difference is between these coils.
What happens when they go out? My Vette, 1990 is having trouble.
It doesn't stay on. It seems to want to idle very low and then turns
off. If alternator is plugged the car won't start. The fuel pump is working. after sitting almost a week the car started and ran good for
almost a mile until it died again. Now it's in the same shape when it
wouldn't start. Can anyone here save this Vette's life?
What happens when they go out? My Vette, 1990 is having trouble.
It doesn't stay on. It seems to want to idle very low and then turns
off. If alternator is plugged the car won't start. The fuel pump is working. after sitting almost a week the car started and ran good for
almost a mile until it died again. Now it's in the same shape when it
wouldn't start. Can anyone here save this Vette's life?
Team Owner
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
It sure sounds like you ignition module has taken a dump! You'll need to pick one up and install it! Do you have any trouble codes on the Vette? This will also help us to direct you to the source of thee problrm!
But again it sounds as if it's the ignition module!
Look here http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/sear...=false&GiftID= or http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1785 or http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.140.5911 or http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.140.822
Always make sure it is a seven pin module for your Vette! Hope this helps!
Thanks,Matt
But again it sounds as if it's the ignition module!
Look here http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/sear...=false&GiftID= or http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1785 or http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.140.5911 or http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.140.822
Always make sure it is a seven pin module for your Vette! Hope this helps!
Thanks,Matt
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Racer
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From: Angleton Tx
Thanks for the suggestion
I replaced the ignition module and had no change. I do appreciate your
comments. This has been very frustrating. I know I am getting fuel.
I also replaced the alternator because when I unplugged the harness it
would stay on. After replacing the alternator it still has the same problem. I am hoping someone knows how to trace to wires and will
suggest what wire to trace that may be causing this.
Thanks again
comments. This has been very frustrating. I know I am getting fuel.
I also replaced the alternator because when I unplugged the harness it
would stay on. After replacing the alternator it still has the same problem. I am hoping someone knows how to trace to wires and will
suggest what wire to trace that may be causing this.
Thanks again
Melting Slicks
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Your ignition coil is sitting on the top of your distributor cap. The pick up coil is down inside your distributor, and it has to be pulled to access it. Pick up coils rarely go bad, although it's not unheard of.
Melting Slicks
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Originally Posted by prodadiv
I replaced the ignition module and had no change. I do appreciate your
comments. This has been very frustrating. I know I am getting fuel.
I also replaced the alternator because when I unplugged the harness it
would stay on. After replacing the alternator it still has the same problem. I am hoping someone knows how to trace to wires and will
suggest what wire to trace that may be causing this.
Thanks again
comments. This has been very frustrating. I know I am getting fuel.
I also replaced the alternator because when I unplugged the harness it
would stay on. After replacing the alternator it still has the same problem. I am hoping someone knows how to trace to wires and will
suggest what wire to trace that may be causing this.
Thanks again
I think you need to troubleshoot the problem. It sounds like you're spending money in the wrong places.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: seattle WA
You can check both using an ohm meter, when checking the pickup coil part of the test is wiggling the wires.That said, it sounds like a heat sensitive issue-which leads us back to the ICM, when you installed it did you coat the bottom with the grease normally supplied?
