Did you know they sell Optispark parts at Autozone?
01-22-2007, 08:26 PM
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Well, we picked up the Cap kit from O'Reilly. The car isn't running, but there's definitely plenty of spark coming from the coil and optispark now, since we replaced the ICM and the coil. 
01-22-2007, 08:52 PM
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Well, my wife is an Asst Mgr of an Advance Auto and in 160,000 miles I have only replaced the cap and rotor on my Opti twice and never had an issue. She repeatedly recommended me to other people and I have installed theirs as well and I guarantee my work that if it were to go out, I would replace it (within 30,000 miles).
I've only done one complete Opti cause the guy broke it trying to do it himself. Other than that I have done over 20 cap and rotor kits and not one back yet.
I only charged $40 plus parts.
But I have heard of many complete sets going out within 2k miles.
I've only done one complete Opti cause the guy broke it trying to do it himself. Other than that I have done over 20 cap and rotor kits and not one back yet.
I only charged $40 plus parts.
But I have heard of many complete sets going out within 2k miles.
01-22-2007, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SAPPER
Well, my wife is an Asst Mgr of an Advance Auto and in 160,000 miles I have only replaced the cap and rotor on my Opti and never had an issue. She repeatedly recommended me to other people and I have installed theirs as well and I guarantee my work that if it were to go out, I would replace it (within 30,000 miles).
I've only done one complete Opti cause the guy broke it trying to do it himself. Other than that I have done over 20 cap and rotor kits and not one back yet.
I only charged $40 plus parts.
But I have heard of many going complete sets going out within 2k miles.
I've only done one complete Opti cause the guy broke it trying to do it himself. Other than that I have done over 20 cap and rotor kits and not one back yet.
I only charged $40 plus parts.
But I have heard of many going complete sets going out within 2k miles.
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01-22-2007, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SAPPER
What about the oil pressure sending unit? There is a wire that sends a signal to the PCM that if it detects low oil pressure, it won't run the pump. It's a safety thing to keep from blowing the motor.
01-22-2007, 09:17 PM
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Did this all of a sudden start the problem or did it have pressure before and you did some work on it and now it won't start? Check for loose, disconnected or burnt wires.
Also double check all harness plugs, especially into the Opti.
Thing is, I don't know your problem and backround to start diagnosing it. Did it all of sudden quit running or did you do some work and now it won't start?
Edit: Also, does it have a 1-2 second buzzing when you turn the key on that primes the fuel rails?
Also double check all harness plugs, especially into the Opti.
Thing is, I don't know your problem and backround to start diagnosing it. Did it all of sudden quit running or did you do some work and now it won't start?
Edit: Also, does it have a 1-2 second buzzing when you turn the key on that primes the fuel rails?
01-22-2007, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SAPPER
Did this all of a sudden start the problem or did it have pressure before and you did some work on it and now it won't start? Check for loose, disconnected or burnt wires.
Also double check all harness plugs, especially into the Opti.
Thing is, I don't know your problem and backround to start diagnosing it. Did it all of sudden quit running or did you do some work and now it won't start?
Edit: Also, does it have a 1-2 second buzzing when you turn the key on that primes the fuel rails?
Also double check all harness plugs, especially into the Opti.
Thing is, I don't know your problem and backround to start diagnosing it. Did it all of sudden quit running or did you do some work and now it won't start?
Edit: Also, does it have a 1-2 second buzzing when you turn the key on that primes the fuel rails?
Yes, the fuel pump does its job. It's hard to miss. lol.
01-22-2007, 09:59 PM
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I worked for oreillys auto parts we sold everything for the opti but its all trash i would not use any of it i remember selling the same dude 4 distributors kept goin out I would steer clear of anything optispark from a parts store!!
01-22-2007, 10:14 PM
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Autozone is fine for soap, tire shine, engine oil or filters but thats it. Something as important as an opti and you better be looking for something made by AC delco or better.
01-23-2007, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Lethal Z
Autozone is fine for soap, tire shine, engine oil or filters but thats it. Something as important as an opti and you better be looking for something made by AC delco or better.
I hate to bust on everyone, but i am shure you guys were getting bad ones. I only say this because I have on in my ta and it has been in there for 8k miles. so the way it seems here there is about .............1 good opti from autozone.
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01-23-2007, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by buffman
^^ 8,000 miles is nothing 
I had 150,000 miles on my stock opti with original cap and rotor It still ran fine, just had the opportunity to put a new unit in.
I had 150,000 miles on my stock opti with original cap and rotor It still ran fine, just had the opportunity to put a new unit in.I was just noting that i have a autozone opti and it still works. I know there more cars out there with WAY more miles.
01-23-2007, 08:49 PM
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I doupt many people have heard of Consumer Auto Parts, but here in Mass, im a part timer there. And i have to speical order a cap n rotor for my 93'. $350bux!!!! Its a joke.