There is definitely something odd about this one. As much as you may not want to face it ~ this problem isn't limited to the seal of the Opti connector. From the picture it looks like you are creating copper sulfate ~ whi, I'm not quite sure...... but, installing another Opti or going with an aftermarket Opti isn't going to fix the problem. This is definitely an unique situation.

~ Purp

 

Well I'm going to have someone go over it when I do get the DynaSpark, but this won't happen with it. That is a sealed connection on a DynaSpark and the wires are soldered in.

 

http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles...lfate-ext.html

I found this on copper sulfate....

 

:iagree: use it on all my electrical connections

 

Ohhhhhh, opti photo looks VERY bad.

I think maybe you have an X file. Hope Molder and Agent Scully pay attention.

Weird.

dlmeyers 90 coupe zf6 3 speeds shocks

 

Bogey ~ YIKES ~ I was thinking Galvanic Action but typed Copper Sulfate. :bb

I agree that if you eliminate the connector the problem goes away (at that location) but it could very well reloacte to another connector in the series.

Sounds like you know this ~ but.......

Always use nonreactive moisture displacing dielectric greases or lubricants: These "moisture displacers" prevent moisture and oxygen present in the environment from contacting the metal surfaces of electrical contacts thereby limiting corrosion and loss of isolation resistance. Materials of this type are used commonly in modern automotive connector junctions using the "exclusion" principle to improve water resistance and overall reliability. The exclusion principle is simply to use a material that resists the migration of moisture through it's own structure to occupy the volumes that would otherwise be occupied by contaminants or moisture. Automotive engine control modules virtually all use the exclusion principle by filling the computer cavity with a vacuum-degassed silicone gel material. This material occupies the volumes into which moisture and corrosive combustion byproducts as well as other automotive fluids would otherwise ingress.

~ Purp

 

You may be able to get GM to warranty it, if you purchased that unit from a dealer and especially if you purchased the harness as well. I do beleive that GM has a 1 year warranty on the parts. You may as well ask as you have nothing to loose at this point. At least if they do warranty it, GM would replace and install it for you and at least you would be able to drive the car until you get the new dynaspark.

 

I manage to get them to replace the last one just outside of warranty, so this one has no warranty. The wiring harnesses doen't have a warranty at all.

 

Sounds like this guy is having the same problem. Maybe you guys can share ideas.
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...hreadid=217855

 

WOW! :eek: :eek: :eek: Same problem!

Now, the question I have about that.... copper turns GREEN not BLUE when it corrodes with water/humidity/condensation .... so I still don't know that that explains it. I do agree that the dynaspark's soldered contacts will fix the problem though :yesnod: . Maybe it could be salvaged by taking the opti off and taking apart the connectors and soldering it by yourself?? That would defintely be worth a try considering how much the dynaspark costs! :yesnod:


[Modified by GlockLT4, 3:39 PM 1/27/2004]

 

Look at the above pics again. There's suppose to be 4 pins there. There are ONLY 3 now! :mad One must have corroded completely off. At this point I don't won't to think it's fixed, I want to know it's fixed, because if it happens again, this car is history.


[Modified by R94 LT 1, 4:46 PM 1/27/2004]

 

Well, for the cost of time and solder, you can take the old opti off and I can solder the wires on myself (no connector). Cheaper and faster than waiting on a dynaspark! :yesnod: True the dynaspark will still be better, but it's worth a shot to save $600.