No start... ICM?
#1
No start... ICM?
Alright, so I was working on the car earlier and bumped a spark plug wire loose and it fell off the distributor cap. I didn't notice, and proceeded to start the car. The car ran rough (since it was on 3 cylinders) for a few seconds and then died. I went and looked under the hood, saw the wire and put it back on. I waited a minute or so, then turned the key to let the fuel pump prime, and then tried to start it... didn't work. Tried a few more times and it's definitely not going to start. It cranks but doesn't turn over.
Anyway, I think but i'm not 100% sure, that the ignition coil module probably died on me.
I actually already bought the part (because the auto parts store closes at 9PM and I won't be home tomorrow and I figured that it won't be open July 4th), but I wanted to get opinions before I install it and void any possible return of the part in case it doesn't solve the problem.
So, do you guys agree that it's the ICM?
Anyway, I think but i'm not 100% sure, that the ignition coil module probably died on me.
I actually already bought the part (because the auto parts store closes at 9PM and I won't be home tomorrow and I figured that it won't be open July 4th), but I wanted to get opinions before I install it and void any possible return of the part in case it doesn't solve the problem.
So, do you guys agree that it's the ICM?
#2
Your distributor has an ignition coil and an igniter unit/ignition control module (ICM). Running the engine without a plug wire connected would most likely blow the coil. You can test the resistance of the coil to verify:
Last edited by RonJ; 07-02-2009 at 09:10 PM.
#3
Hmm, I thought it was the same thing. So much for trying to be smart. lol
Anyway, what I asked for at the counter was the ignition coil. I went outside and installed it and said screw the test and it worked. In fact, it starts stronger than ever.
Thanks for the diagram RonJ.
And chris, I saw your ninja post delete. lol
Anyway, what I asked for at the counter was the ignition coil. I went outside and installed it and said screw the test and it worked. In fact, it starts stronger than ever.
Thanks for the diagram RonJ.
And chris, I saw your ninja post delete. lol
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