4kq dead- Now fixed! (Ignition module)

[rob hod]

    The Bosch ignition module is common to many many cars. For instance in
the UK it was fitted to much of the Vauxhall range throughout the 80's.
Although they usually last more than 10 years and 200K they do go bad ,
sometimes very slowly and give typical weak spark symptoms that many people
mistake for bad/weak fuelling. Towards the time they finally give up you may
find your motor cutting out after 5-10 mins and then starting only after 10
mins rest, then stopping again etc.

    Once they give out, you're stranded.

    The good news, at least in the UK is that the going rate at the junkyard
is £5. I picked up two and always carry a spare.

    They are also available rebuilt, but at a price that would get you 8 or
9 secondhand ones.

    They are also available in 7 pin and 4 pin config. I'm told they're
interchangeable , but have not tested that theory.


    regards

    rob
----- Original Message ----- > Message: 4
> From: "Roa, Greg" <groa at Cinergy.com>
> To: "'David Conner'" <conner at cfm.Ohio-State.edu>,
>         "'quattro at audifans.com'"
> <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: RE: 4kq dead- Now fixed!
> Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 10:14:11 -0500
>
> If you take out the glove box, it is right above where it would be.  It is
a
> small black part, about 1"x1.5" with a 7 wire connector plugged into it.
It
> is mounted on a piece of aluminum which is acting as a heat sink.  The
heat
> sink is screwed into the metal under the dash.  If you look where the
glove
> box would be, it is slightly to the right, and above it.  Part number is
211
> 905 351 D.  It is available through autozone/pepboys and the like, but it
> won't be the bosch part then.  When I called those places, it would have
> been $80 and a special order, as they didn't stock them.  Or you can find
a
> parts car...  : )
> Good Luck!
> Greg Roa
> Cincinnati, OH
> 86' 4kcsq
> 93' 90 CS
> 83' 944