ignition module
11-19-2008, 07:14 AM
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ignition module
Ok so my car keeps frying ignition modules, on my 3rd one know, and it also blows the ignition fuses and other fuses in the fuse panel under the hood. any one have this problem or could give me an idea of what the problem is. also it has been in a local shop and they just replaced the fuses, battery and module and said it was fixed.... I dont have the money to take it to the dealer. anyone that has ideas i am willing to try anything.........
11-19-2008, 07:53 AM
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Hey...im on my second ignition module now...try changing the sparks. My dealership said that it can cause them to go...wich eventualy could lead to the igmod goin again... Also said that it could be a bad module. we'll see what happens though...mine went 2 in one month. One more month to go and we'll see what happens....keep us updated if you find out any more...
11-19-2008, 07:14 PM
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Does the 2.2 Have the ignition module that connects to all four plug or the singles.
Im asking this if maybe it is one paticular module that is going ,say #4 plug all the time.
If you changed the plugs and there is a higher than normal internal resistance it would draw more current and cause premature failure of the module.
Avoltage drop on the feed wire for the module due to a resistance in the circut could do it as well as a short that interupts the voltage (wire shorting to the head repeatedly).
Also check your voltage at the battery while the car is running should be around 14 to 15.5 volts dc.
Im asking this if maybe it is one paticular module that is going ,say #4 plug all the time.
If you changed the plugs and there is a higher than normal internal resistance it would draw more current and cause premature failure of the module.
Avoltage drop on the feed wire for the module due to a resistance in the circut could do it as well as a short that interupts the voltage (wire shorting to the head repeatedly).
Also check your voltage at the battery while the car is running should be around 14 to 15.5 volts dc.
11-19-2008, 07:20 PM
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also, if u have a large system the draw at startup might be putting a big strain on ur car. If u do have a system make sure cars electrical system is properly supported with thick wire and stiffening caps
11-19-2008, 10:55 PM
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no system on mine car...just stock sub which draws nothing. haha.....Come to think of it..i do remember the tech that worked on my car saying that their was a misfire with one of the plugs. but never said which one......
makes me wish i had a tuner or a gauge that would say if they were misfiring.
makes me wish i had a tuner or a gauge that would say if they were misfiring.
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no system on mine car...just stock sub which draws nothing. haha.....Come to think of it..i do remember the tech that worked on my car saying that their was a misfire with one of the plugs. but never said which one......
makes me wish i had a tuner or a gauge that would say if they were misfiring.
makes me wish i had a tuner or a gauge that would say if they were misfiring.
(if u go to Advance auto or some place like that they will let u use one for free)
11-20-2008, 09:36 AM
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Does the 2.2 Have the ignition module that connects to all four plug or the singles.
Im asking this if maybe it is one paticular module that is going ,say #4 plug all the time.
If you changed the plugs and there is a higher than normal internal resistance it would draw more current and cause premature failure of the module.
Avoltage drop on the feed wire for the module due to a resistance in the circut could do it as well as a short that interupts the voltage (wire shorting to the head repeatedly).
Also check your voltage at the battery while the car is running should be around 14 to 15.5 volts dc.
Im asking this if maybe it is one paticular module that is going ,say #4 plug all the time.
If you changed the plugs and there is a higher than normal internal resistance it would draw more current and cause premature failure of the module.
Avoltage drop on the feed wire for the module due to a resistance in the circut could do it as well as a short that interupts the voltage (wire shorting to the head repeatedly).
Also check your voltage at the battery while the car is running should be around 14 to 15.5 volts dc.
the 2.2 has direct fire ignition just like the rest of the ecotecs....
11-20-2008, 10:35 AM
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my plugs were changed in mine as well...so hopefully that helps...found a OBD2 Scanner on ebay...3.25, 20 bucks shipping. haha may look into getting that just incase something happens again....;Originaladrian....what do u think?...worth getting one on of those or?...
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my plugs were changed in mine as well...so hopefully that helps...found a OBD2 Scanner on ebay...3.25, 20 bucks shipping. haha may look into getting that just incase something happens again....;Originaladrian....what do u think?...worth getting one on of those or?...
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