2001 Volkswagen Golf Ignition Module keeps burning out.

2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
230,300 MILES • 1.3L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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CAFJ
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Good day to you. My name is Andrew. I am not sure where to turn to now. I keep on replacing the Ignition Module, Coil and Distributor But still my ignition module blows out every 10 days or so. I have also replaced the ignition harness. I have checked all the earth wires on the vehicle and all are 100%. Is there anybody that can assist. Also the ignition Module gets very, very hot.
Oct 1, 2015 at 3:36 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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My best guess is that you have a short in the wiring somewhere that is overloading the module. That won't be an easy thing to locate unless you just replace the whole harness.
Oct 1, 2015 at 6:05 AM
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CAFJ
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Good morning.

Thank you so much for your response. I did replace the whole ignition harness but still the same. Another friend of mine told me that i must apply dielectric grease to the bottom of the module or silicone, do you think this will make a difference.
Oct 2, 2015 at 12:00 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Yes, you should do that but that is not your problem.
Oct 2, 2015 at 1:59 AM
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CAFJ
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Anything off the top of your head that can be the problem
Oct 2, 2015 at 2:52 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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As i already stated, it's probably in the wiring.
Oct 2, 2015 at 3:48 AM