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
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