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2001 Volkswagen Golf Ignition Module keeps burning out.

Tiny
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  • 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 1.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 230,300 MILES
Good day to you. My name is Andrew. I am not sure where to turn to now. I keep on replacing the Ignition Module, Coil and Distributor But still my ignition module blows out every 10 days or so. I have also replaced the ignition harness. I have checked all the earth wires on the vehicle and all are 100%. Is there anybody that can assist. Also the ignition Module gets very, very hot.
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Thursday, October 1st, 2015 AT 3:36 AM

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Tiny
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My best guess is that you have a short in the wiring somewhere that is overloading the module. That won't be an easy thing to locate unless you just replace the whole harness.
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Thursday, October 1st, 2015 AT 6:05 AM
Tiny
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Good morning.

Thank you so much for your response. I did replace the whole ignition harness but still the same. Another friend of mine told me that I must apply dielectric grease to the bottom of the module or silicone, do you think this will make a difference.
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Friday, October 2nd, 2015 AT 12:00 AM
Tiny
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Yes, you should do that but that is not your problem.
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Friday, October 2nd, 2015 AT 1:59 AM
Tiny
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Anything off the top of your head that can be the problem
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Friday, October 2nd, 2015 AT 2:52 AM
Tiny
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As I already stated, it's probably in the wiring.
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Friday, October 2nd, 2015 AT 3:48 AM

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