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ICM intermittent when hot

DIY/How-To

Debugging an intermittent loss of spark when hot led me to this is the ignition control module. Its in the distributor housing and provides the excitement for the coil - or doesn't after it heats up, and you are very far from home.

The hybrid board is beautifully constructed, but the thermal compound / heat sink goo had long expired, so this thing was running so hot. The component highlighted had a failed solder land. That 50nf cap is pretty important as it turns out.

https://preview.redd.it/uarfro2f1mbh1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=787e7c1b66e49b8299fcd370a0921ee4644c0b61

You might replace the thermal goo on yours or locate a spare before you need it.

Posted Jul 6, 2026, 1:22 PM UTC

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