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Where is ignition control module located?
Typically the Ignition Control Module is located inside of the distributor housing or mounted on the side of the engine compartment.
How do I know if I have a bad ignition module?
Engine performance issues One of the first symptoms of a problem with the ignition module are engine performance issues. If the ignition module fails or has any problems it can lead to performance issues with the vehicle, such as misfires, hesitation, loss of power, and even reduced fuel economy.
How do you test a Chevy ignition control module?
If your GM vehicle has a slow or hard start, the ignition control module should be tested with an electrical test light.
- Open the hood of the GM vehicle. Locate the ignition module.
- Connect the positive test light lead to the ignition module signal wire.
- Ask a partner to crank the engine numerous times.
How much does it cost to replace an ignition control module?
How Much Does an Ignition Control Module Replacement Cost? A replacement ignition control module can cost anywhere between $50 and $250. Labor costs can range anywhere between $70 and $90. Remember that these are only rough estimates, and you’ll have to factor in expenses for other related repairs.
How much does it cost to replace ignition module?
What happens when a ignition module goes bad?
a faulty ignition module can affect ignition timing, resulting in an engine that misfires and runs rough. the engine may also run well at low speed, but won’t accelerate well. 3. stalling: a failing ignition module can occasionally prevent the engine from getting spark, causing it to stall.
What causes the ignition control module to fail?
The number one reason that ignition modules go bad is because of heat. On most of the cars that have a recurring problem with this, they have the original distributor in the car. As the distributor ages and wears, the bushing in the shaft goes goes bad and starts to cause excessive heat.