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I really wish they would send an email to newbies to the forum so they update their info. We don't need to know your address SSN but it would be handy to know your location and what car we are talking about.
Take the car to a reputable repair shop and let them diagnose the problem. Did the "technician" at AutoZone give you the code number or just say you need an Opti?
Replacing an Opti is not something that is easy to do. A shop will charge hundreds of dollars for that work. A good quality Opti assembly by itself can run hundreds of dollars.