Can you “see” the difference in your test light between 9.4V and 9.5V? The module will work at 9.5, won’t work at 9.4.Like I said, If I suspect such a case, I can easily jump between the batt and the dist. problem solved.
If you did so, you would learn that most computerized cars can actually limp home if anything BUT the CPS fails.
A buddy's Dodge got hauled out of the woods- Computer kept shutting it off for insufficient oil pressure. Turns out it wasn't the oil pressure at all. It was the sensor.
In my case, since gauges are mechanical, I can make an intelligent diagnosis, choose to ignore the faulty gauge, and go on my way. He still had to walk out, trailer the rig out, pay to fix it, and etc.
All the complication is not worth it.
You are aware that this is also the case on *many* non-computer cars, right? Ford and Mopar have both been known to ground the ignition through an oil pressure switch. No pressure (except when the key is turned to "start"), no run. If the pressure switch doesn't work, no run. If the connector comes off or the wire breaks, no run.
That has nothing to do with "computerized" or not, just the maker's particular design. My Nissan truck is computerized; you can disconnect most of the sensors and it won't care much. It will keep running. It will set a code, but it will keep running.
Like I said earlier, since your only experience with computerized cars appears to be with domestic crap, I can understand why you hate them.
What do you think of this 1970 Pontiac Firebird? It has been stripped out to be a drag car; it has a recent crate Pontiac 350, new GM starter, new GM alternator, battery relocation kit, Edelbrock 1405, HEI conversion from Mallory, nitrous, and a brand new and tested pair of batteries. Right up your alley, no?
