L LEW_86 Member Joined Nov 4, 2013 Apr 8, 2014 #1 Just installed a new coil and ignition control module and noticed that the one I took out had a crack in the silicone area. I bought a new one due to a misfire and code 42. Would that crack cause the module to go bad?
Just installed a new coil and ignition control module and noticed that the one I took out had a crack in the silicone area. I bought a new one due to a misfire and code 42. Would that crack cause the module to go bad?
U Undercover87T Maryland MAGNA Rep Staff member Joined Jan 3, 2012 Apr 8, 2014 #2 It's from heat. Mine was cracked end to end. When it got hot it wouldn't work and the car would shut off going down the road.
It's from heat. Mine was cracked end to end. When it got hot it wouldn't work and the car would shut off going down the road.
K kidglok Balls Deep Joined Oct 10, 2010 Apr 8, 2014 #4 id be more worried about what the electrical tape is hiding
L LEW_86 Member Joined Nov 4, 2013 Apr 8, 2014 #5 Lol it was a frayed wire. I bout the car with that module on it finally got around to opening it up once the code showed its evil face
Lol it was a frayed wire. I bout the car with that module on it finally got around to opening it up once the code showed its evil face
8 87geeinn Buick and AMG pilot Joined Jan 17, 2006 Apr 9, 2014 #6 I bought a brand new GM ignition module that had that same crack in it right out of the box. Tested out perfectly fine though. x2 on that blue wire. I can't think of any reason that wire could get frayed under normal circumstances.
I bought a brand new GM ignition module that had that same crack in it right out of the box. Tested out perfectly fine though. x2 on that blue wire. I can't think of any reason that wire could get frayed under normal circumstances.
L LEW_86 Member Joined Nov 4, 2013 Apr 9, 2014 #7 Me either, but looks like it was cut or something. wasn't sure of the age or make of the coil and module seemed to cleared up my issues. I used a BWD brand from advanced auto.
Me either, but looks like it was cut or something. wasn't sure of the age or make of the coil and module seemed to cleared up my issues. I used a BWD brand from advanced auto.
