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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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distributor module

My 91 3.1 seems to be burning up the distributor modules.if i let the car sit a couple days with out using it thats when i notice when it starts it misses for a few seconds, this happen to the last module and at $40-60 a pop its getting a little expencive Thanks in advance for any help
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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Re: distributor module

you must use the thermal/heat transfer grease on the underside of the module . if not used they WILL LAST FAST . good luck .
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 03:01 AM
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Re: distributor module

Originally Posted by no4N_junk
seems to be burning up the distributor modules
Check your coil and wiring
(tests in the link )
http://easyautodiagnostics.com/gm_ic...n_module_1.php
I blew 3 ICM's before I found a failing coil was taking them out
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