Ignition module replacement?

Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

The condenser in the distributor is a sponge for electricity. You need to have that in the distributor. Have you replaced it?

Here are directions for taking the distributor apart. What I suggest is to replace the condenser if you haven't, and make sure none of the wires are shorted in it. Often times, a wire will break internally from constant movement. Take a look through these directions and confirm everything looks good.

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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DISTRIBUTOR DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
- Remove the 3 bolts and distributor cap.
2. REMOVE ROTOR.
3. REMOVE IGNITION COIL DUST COVER.
- Remove the dust cover.
- Remove the gasket.
4. REMOVE IGNITION COIL.

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- Remove the 2 nuts, and disconnect the 4 wires from the ignition coil terminals.

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- Remove the 4 screws and ignition coil.
5. REMOVE IGNITER.

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- Remove the 3 screws, and disconnect the 3 wires from the igniter terminals.

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- Remove the 2 screws and igniter.
6. REMOVE CORD CLAMP AND DISTRIBUTOR WIRE.

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- Disconnect the 2 connectors from the cord clamp.

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- Remove the screw and cord clamp.

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- Remove the distributor wire from the distributor housing.
7. REMOVE CONDENSER.

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- Remove the screw and condenser.

DISTRIBUTOR INSPECTION

1. INSPECT SHAFT.

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- Turn the shaft and check that it is not rough or worn.
- If it feels rough or worn, replace the distributor during assembly.

DISTRIBUTOR REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL CONDENSER.
- Install the condenser with the screw.
2. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR WIRE AND CORD CLAMP
- Install the grommet of the wire to the distributor housing.
- Install the cord clamp with the screw.
- Install the 2 connectors to the cord clamp.
3. INSTALL IGNITER.
- Install the igniter with the 2 screws.

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- Connect the 3 wires to the igniter terminals with the 3 screws.

4. INSTALL IGNITION COIL.
- Remove any old packing (FIPG) material.

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- Apply seal packing to the ignition coil installing surface of the housing as shown in the illustration.
- Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent
- Install the ignition coil with the 4 screws.

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- Connect the 4 wires to the ignition coil terminals with the 2 nuts as shown in the illustration.

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NOTICE:
- When connecting the wires to the ignition coil, insert both properly into their grooves found on the side of the ignition coil.
- Be sure the wires do not contact with signal rotor or distributor housing.

5. INSTALL IGNITION COIL DUST COVER.

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- Install a new gasket to the distributor housing.
- Install the dust cover.

6. INSTALL ROTOR.
7. INSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
- Install the distributor cap with the 3 bolts.

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Let me know if this helps. Again, without the condenser, you will end up causing other components to fail.

Take care,
Joe

Welcome back.

What you described is a good way to determine if the condenser is bad. However, it doesn't tell us why. I have a feeling the igniter / coil is causing the problem. Take a look through this test and let me know the results.

IGNITION COIL INSPECTION

NOTICE: Cold and Hot in the following sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves.
"Cold" is from - 10°C (14°F) to 50°C (122°F).
"Hot" is from 50°C (122°F) to 100°C (212°F).

1. DISCONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTORS.
2. REMOVE DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
3. REMOVE ROTOR.
4. REMOVE IGNITION COIL DUST COVER.
5. INSPECT PRIMARY COIL RESISTANCE.

Picture 1

- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.

Primary coil resistance (Cold): 1.11 - 1.75 Ohms
Primary coil resistance (Hot): 1.41 - 2.05 Ohms

- If the resistance is not as specified, replace the ignition coil.
6. INSPECT SECONDARY COIL RESISTANCE.

Picture 2

- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the positive (+) and high-tension terminals.

Secondary coil resistance (Cold): 9.0 - 16.7 k Ohms
Secondary coil resistance (Hot): 11.4 - 18.4 kOhms

- If the resistance is not as specified, replace the ignition coil.

7. REINSTALL IGNITION COIL DUST COVER.
8. REINSTALL ROTOR.
9. REINSTALL DISTRIBUTOR CAP.
10. RECONNECT DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTORS.

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Let me know the results.

Take care,
Joe

That's right where it should be. The only think I can think of is a short in one of the wires. Or you got a bad condenser. Have you replaced it again?

There is a chance you got a bad one. Let me know what happens. I would like to know. Also, get a different brand when you get the new one. Stay away from the brand you first had.