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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 12:50 PM
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Is this the bad optispark death warning?
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DamonWood
Is this the bad optispark death warning?
That seems to be most everyone's opinion. However, after my 383 build, which included a new MSD vented unit, I got the Code 36 after about 300 miles. I was also experiencing idle surge so I contacted TPiS Performance where I got my 58mm Throttle Body. They burned a chip for me and the Idle Surge went away and so far (500-600 miles) I haven't had the Death Code reappear. Your situation sounds different due to having an Opti that's probably been in service for a while, but I just wanted to point out that the Code 36 apparently can be set for reasons other than a failing unit.
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Mine was caused by water and oil and rust inside the opti.
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Old Jun 13, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Might just be a cruddy cap but still have to get to it and crap shoot.
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Might just be a cruddy cap but still have to get to it and crap shoot.
Impossible. There is a problem with the opti sensor circuit
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Old Jun 13, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bassackwards
Impossible. There is a problem with the opti sensor circuit
If you say so but where do you think all of that crap goes when it breaks loose. just replace my cap and rotor and cleaned everything up three years ago.

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Ive already began the parts buying. Im going at it full force with distributor, coil , module, wires and plugs, water pump etc.
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Originally Posted by DamonWood
Ive already began the parts buying. Im going at it full force with distributor, coil , module, wires and plugs, water pump etc.

Do not forget to pull the knock sensors for a proper flush. I put in new.
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