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tico_kiwi
23-03-2011, 06:05 PM
Dear All
Problem: Magna was running and stopped after 10mins. Lights, fan, ignition and starter motor all work - no apparent electrical issues. Called NRMA, after 5 mins an a couple of checks he indicated I have to replace the "ignition module".

Actions 1: I visited the wrecker and got a second hand ignition module (actually the entire distributor as they only sold me the entire assembly), the mechanic replaced it but the problem remains the same.

Action 2: The mechanic asked me to change the coil (part no. F-088-01U") and a small module next to it (part no. IB G OC POWER UNIT J121"), I sourced them from another wrecker - plugged in the 3 connectors (without fitting the assembly on the car) and it won't start - again, starter motor works, so as lights & dash lights.

Action 3: The mechanic asked me to check if how to check the modules (POWER UNIT J121) as this might be on the manual, also to check whether I can get some feedback via one of the service ports to identify an error signal.

Any help on the overall problem or Action 3 will be greatly appreciated.
Magna 1993, Executive sedan, 2.6L EFI.

Similar problem occurred about 10 months ago but I checked all cables, clean all plugs with WD40 and it was fixed - not so good luck now.

Cheers

magna buff
23-03-2011, 07:33 PM
if you have spark to the plugs
cleanned all the corrosion from the dissy plug in
and check the dissy for cracks

has to be fuel or combustion problem
now guessing
fuel filter give it a clean
make sure the fuel relay clicks
may be a faulty ecu
timing out
a injector not firing
fuel pressure regulator at the end of the fuel rail

what a pain
a vaccume problem
tps out of adjustment

if only runs for 10 minites fuel pump or filter

tico_kiwi
23-03-2011, 08:53 PM
magna buff, thanks for the advice.

The car actually was running for 10mins from a cold start and then died - no more running since then.

There is no spark - so I am guessing is electrical, looking how to pin down the issue.

Thanks again.