Pertronix failure and your experiences
06-27-2012, 06:31 AM
#12
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Posts: 356
Hi,
I've been running the same 1st generation ignitor for 6-7 years in my OEM distributor. I've only recently began to carry a spare unit, just in case. If installed correctly, I feel they are very reliable improvements. Now, I've probably jinxed my "sparkie" LOL!
BTW, where can I get a hula-hoop like that?
I've been running the same 1st generation ignitor for 6-7 years in my OEM distributor. I've only recently began to carry a spare unit, just in case. If installed correctly, I feel they are very reliable improvements. Now, I've probably jinxed my "sparkie" LOL!
BTW, where can I get a hula-hoop like that?
07-05-2012, 11:57 PM
#16
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: ca
Posts: 25
yes, Key on will fry the unit..not as bad as that was though, haha! sorry..
Also, as stated previously, the correct coil should be used too. Flamethrower 1.5Ohm coil is the one that would be right for that ignitor. The factory pink resistor wire should also be bypassed so that you supply 12volts to the coil at all times
Also, as stated previously, the correct coil should be used too. Flamethrower 1.5Ohm coil is the one that would be right for that ignitor. The factory pink resistor wire should also be bypassed so that you supply 12volts to the coil at all times
07-06-2012, 10:31 PM
#17
I had pertronix ignitor II with a stock coil for about 2 years. I then switched over to DSII.
Never had a problem out of the ignitor II.
I never had this problem and I always kept it in the on position in the mornings. I drove mine through high school and everyday I would sit out in the parking lot listening to music for at least 30 minutes.
Never had a problem out of the ignitor II.
I never had this problem and I always kept it in the on position in the mornings. I drove mine through high school and everyday I would sit out in the parking lot listening to music for at least 30 minutes.
07-09-2012, 01:03 PM
#18
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 528
One of the improvements of the Ignitor II over the Ignitor I was the "key left on" protection. So that's why you (1slow67) didn't have an issue while parked and listening to music. (But I wonder if you weren't really using the "ACC" mode anyway?)
And now that I think more about it, I think someone on this board once fried an Ignitor I because they started car and went inside while it warmed up. Somewhere shortly after the engine stalled before he came back out. Since it was obviously a "key left on" condition, the Ignitor burned up.
And now that I think more about it, I think someone on this board once fried an Ignitor I because they started car and went inside while it warmed up. Somewhere shortly after the engine stalled before he came back out. Since it was obviously a "key left on" condition, the Ignitor burned up.
07-09-2012, 02:46 PM
#19
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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One of the improvements of the Ignitor II over the Ignitor I was the "key left on" protection. So that's why you (1slow67) didn't have an issue while parked and listening to music. (But I wonder if you weren't really using the "ACC" mode anyway?)
And now that I think more about it, I think someone on this board once fried an Ignitor I because they started car and went inside while it warmed up. Somewhere shortly after the engine stalled before he came back out. Since it was obviously a "key left on" condition, the Ignitor burned up.
And now that I think more about it, I think someone on this board once fried an Ignitor I because they started car and went inside while it warmed up. Somewhere shortly after the engine stalled before he came back out. Since it was obviously a "key left on" condition, the Ignitor burned up.
Great comment! I don't know that I knew the difference between the 1st and second generation Pertronix.
Happy trails...
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