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Car Forum / Pontiac / Pontiac Fiero / November 2005

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2m4 tach jumping

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ron - 19 Nov 2005 13:28 GMT
from what i have found the tach needle jumping all over the place is a
sign of the pick up coil going bad, before i waste my computer service
credit with my mechanic!!! just want to confirm this, besides it is
COLD NOW and he may not want to do it. if i test test the coild what
should i be getting

Thanks
rb
JazzMan - 19 Nov 2005 15:17 GMT
> from what i have found the tach needle jumping all over the place is a
> sign of the pick up coil going bad, before i waste my computer service
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> Thanks
> rb

What year is your 2M4? If it's a pre-'87 then a jumping
tach is a classic symptom of a failing distributor module,
not necessarily a bad pickup coil. The distributor module
takes 10 minutes th change and all that's needed is a
5.5mm nutdriver. In fact, most Fiero owners carry a spare
module in the car with them at all times along with the
nutdriver. The pickup coil takes more work to change because
it requires removing the distributor and resetting the timing.

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ron - 21 Nov 2005 01:27 GMT
>> from what i have found the tach needle jumping all over the place is a
>> sign of the pick up coil going bad, before i waste my computer service
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
>
>JazzMan

thanks JM

Yeah I known better than to post with imcomplete data. 86 2m4, had it
since 89. Do you have a "how to" on this. I can fix a lot of things
but it does require me knowing what in the world it looks like. Having
trouble finding the part online. Anyone have the part number?, is it
better to buy online or just go to a local parts store, I guess i
should have 2.
JazzMan - 21 Nov 2005 02:49 GMT
> >> from what i have found the tach needle jumping all over the place is a
> >> sign of the pick up coil going bad, before i waste my computer service
[quoted text clipped - 24 lines]
> better to buy online or just go to a local parts store, I guess i
> should have 2.

The experience has been that AC Delco modules are the only
way to go. http://www.rockauto.com has them, as well as
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com but the later site is known
for exhorbitant shipping costs.  

Changing is fairly self-explanatory, basically you remove the
distributor cap, underneath is a black module held in place
with two 5.5 mm screws. After removing the screws the module
lifts slightly and then pulls out a bit, giving you room to
disconnect the pigtail that runs to the pickup coil. You
clean all of the old heat-sink grease off then apply a dab
of new grease (use the white stuff sold at Radio Shack and
other electronic suppliers), spread it out evenly and not
very thick, then install the new module.

You can take the old module to most auto parts stores to
have it tested.

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John Craker - 21 Nov 2005 19:04 GMT
>> >> from what i have found the tach needle jumping all over the place is a
>> >> sign of the pick up coil going bad, before i waste my computer service
[quoted text clipped - 42 lines]
> You can take the old module to most auto parts stores to
> have it tested.

But remember that the module MIGHT test good on the bench, then only fail
when it gets hot
(heat?! In a Fiero engine bay???  Say it ain't so!!!).

So if the problem goes away, you might want to ditch the module, or mark it
for 'desperate' use only.
 
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