Need a '95+ Opti-spark pickup

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May 24, 2008 | 11:02 AM

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Need a '95+ Opti-spark pickup

Anyone have a pin-drive (95+) Opti pickup laying around? Preferably one that works

I'm talking about the "little black box" electronics piece that mounts inside with 2 screws. The optical disk spins through it and is "read" by this pickup.

One of my rotor screws backed out a couple weeks ago and the resulting arcing took out everything. I have replaced the cap, rotor and isolator with an MSD rebuild kit. Still no worky... so I conclude that the pickup got taken out as well.

Please let me know. Thanks!
Todd

May 24, 2008 | 05:01 PM

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have you checked ebay?

May 24, 2008 | 06:03 PM

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have you checked ebay?

Yep. Just complete Opti's (OEM and Aftermarket), cap/rotor sets, and the wiring harness plugs.

I'm considering picking up an OEM Opti off there. Doing a little research on the seller, etc. as the price is very good... almost too good. If I can't get just a pickup, then I might buy one of his Opti's and transfer my new MSD stuff to it.

May 24, 2008 | 06:16 PM

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gmpartsdirect has the bottom section in the 200's.

May 25, 2008 | 01:33 AM

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gmpartsdirect has the bottom section in the 200's.

Thanks! A local board member just posted that Advance Auto carries just the pickup. I'll be surprised, but pleasantly surprised. Calling them in the morning.

May 28, 2008 | 01:10 PM

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My doubts were justified. Advance does NOT have the pickup nor have the ability to get it.

Any help out there?

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May 28, 2008 | 01:27 PM

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I may have one, but need to check. i'll send you a pm this evening.

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May 28, 2008 | 02:30 PM

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I may have one, but need to check. i'll send you a pm this evening.

Thanks! My fingers are crossed.

I also called A-Line which is a Delco network whatever supplier... no luck. They could sell me the back of an opti, but I would be getting a lot more than I need and paying a lot more than I want.

Just for clarity, I need the part labeled "photo emittor/receptor". I call it the pickup. It's got to be from a pin-drive ('95 +) opti.

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