Yes it does sound like the brain is dead and that is what they do when they die.
They have a "time clock going" on them and when it 's time is up, it's up. Doesn't matter how much useage, if any, you have given it.
I hate them. I think that MSD builds the worst, least reliable brain that you can buy.
I put in a Ford Motorsport unit and have never looked back.
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