i have a check engine light on and it is a code 42 i was told that it is the distributer pick up.it stalls when you stop and i was told that is a symptom of a bad pick up.going down the road its fine but as soon as you come to a stop it will die .my question is how difficult is this to replace ? and do i have to pull the distributer to replace it?

 

its either the :
Pick up coil
Ignition module


i bet its the module. they are more common then the pickups. make sure u stick with ac delco brand on these parts.

 

Its most likely the module. This is the way to diagnose it.



Ill retake the picture if you cant read it..

I have a Tested ac delco module for sale if your interested. You can get yours tested at your local auto parts too.

 

i have replaced the module with an ac delco module .where is the pick up located at? do i have to remove the distributer to replace it?

 

it should be right under the ICM

 

what manual is this dude? i NEED it lol

 

The manuals the dealers use . they can be found via ebay for great prices if you wait long enough

 

yea i found a few... $70-85 thought. is it well worth the money? seems it if it tells you how to troubleshoot stuff in detial as it does above

 

its very worth it... I payed 25 for my s10 one and I think 30 for my fullsize truck one

Edit: here is a picture of them