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I received a new DIC/IDM as result of the recall at around 180K miles (I had replaced the factory original at 90K as a precautionary measure). Last summer at around 310K miles the "post recall" unit started to throw CEL codes.
The new ones tend to indicate their approaching failure by illuminating the CEL. I had no drivability issues, and the CEL would light only upon a hot restart, so I had the necessary time to locate a good deal, order it, and wait for delivery.
So my experience indicates a life expectancy of 120K-130K miles. This implies that the new ones don't last significantly longer, but die in a much more predictable and user friendly way. Others may have different results.
posted by 198.208.15...
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Posts in this Thread:
- Ignition cassette, ajm, Thu, 8 Mar 2012 16:24:03
- My "post recall" DIC/IDM experience, MI-Roger
, Fri, 9 Mar 2012 04:32:41 <-- Viewing This Message- IDM does not throw codes, Stephen Goldberger, Fri, 9 Mar 2012 05:06:23
- Yes, it is the ECU sensing a failing DIC/IDM......, MI-Roger
, Fri, 9 Mar 2012 05:42:40- The point is..., Stephen Goldberger, Fri, 9 Mar 2012 07:31:32
- +1, Judge Edo, Fri, 9 Mar 2012 06:10:46
- Re: Ignition cassette, Bruce, Thu, 8 Mar 2012 16:55:21
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