How do I check my ignition module??
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St. Jude Donor '04
How do I check my ignition module??
Any tips on checking the ignition module(coil)? I am throwing some ignition related codes (Code 16), which point to the opti, but my opti is brand new. I had my Electric WP switch voltage wired to the ignition module switch (so that I could turn on the WP just by turning the key to the on position without starting the car), and am wondering if I did my ignition module in.
[Modified by MarkLT1, 5:42 PM 3/1/2004]
[Modified by MarkLT1, 5:42 PM 3/1/2004]
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Re: How do I check my ignition module?? (MarkLT1)
Mark,
I'm assuming the car is running? If that is the case the module generally is a work or no work condition. You may want to be sure that it is grounded. I ran inot a situation sometime back where I thought my ignition module was bad and unfortunatly my opti had bit the big one...
Aside from throwing codes how is it running?
I also have found that the connectors to the coil are prone to opening up i.e. it gives an intermittant spark I found my by accident I had the car idling and wiggled the connector to find tha tthe engine stalled!
Hope this helps
Mo
I'm assuming the car is running? If that is the case the module generally is a work or no work condition. You may want to be sure that it is grounded. I ran inot a situation sometime back where I thought my ignition module was bad and unfortunatly my opti had bit the big one...
Aside from throwing codes how is it running?
I also have found that the connectors to the coil are prone to opening up i.e. it gives an intermittant spark I found my by accident I had the car idling and wiggled the connector to find tha tthe engine stalled!
Hope this helps
Mo
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Re: How do I check my ignition module?? (MarkLT1)
I went through the same deal. I took my ignition module out and down to Autozone and they checked it out. Of course after it tested good I found out that it either works or doesn't.
