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Is there a way to test the coil packs on our cars?
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| December 18, 2009, 11:39 AM | #1 |
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My way was to get a spare set form a yard and see if the problem went away when I tried them one at a time. When I swapped one my misfire went away so I knew i had an issue
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| December 18, 2009, 12:09 PM | #2 |
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Yes primary and secondary resistance can be measured.. The values and how to's are in your Haynes or Chiltons. The only way to be 100% sure is with an oscilloscope but generally, a DMM or AMM will do the job.
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| December 18, 2009, 12:10 PM | #3 |
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To check for cracks it's much easier. HAve the car running and put one hand on the fender and another on the top of the Coil pack and feel for the shock.
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| December 19, 2009, 06:39 PM | #4 |
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To check for cracks it's much easier. HAve the car running and put one hand on the fender and another on the top of the Coil pack and feel for the shock.
Thanks, but I use a rubber glove when I mess around with coils on a running motor! ZAP! |
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FRPP 3.73 gears
BBK springs
KYB NON-adjustable shocks (gas-a-just? Not!)
BBK Caster/Camber plates
B & M shifter w/ hand-made knob
FRPP Stage 1 clutch
Sub-frame connectors, welded
Flowmasters
RCE CAI
FRPP aluminum drive shaft
Drilled & ventilated rotors
Accel spark boxes (both cracked, back to stock for now)
MSD wires
Kirban AFPR
Polished Cobra wheels
245 fronts & 275 rears
Aluminum 2-row radiator
Cobra gauges with LEDs
Sony in-dash Bluetooth HD/CD/Sat/USB/I-pod control
Infinity speakers
Speedworx pedals
Red Stuff brake pads
Rewired fogs, anytime ON
3 + 3 tail lights rewired
Royal Purple throughout
American Muscle Air Dam
Speed Bleeders (Love 'em!)
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| December 19, 2009, 06:47 PM | #5 |
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My way was to get a spare set form a yard and see if the problem went away when I tried them one at a time. When I swapped one my misfire went away so I knew i had an issue
I assume any 4-pack is ok. It has been too goopy after all last week's rain to go tromping through the delightful soil of the 'yard... |
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FRPP 3.73 gears
BBK springs
KYB NON-adjustable shocks (gas-a-just? Not!)
BBK Caster/Camber plates
B & M shifter w/ hand-made knob
FRPP Stage 1 clutch
Sub-frame connectors, welded
Flowmasters
RCE CAI
FRPP aluminum drive shaft
Drilled & ventilated rotors
Accel spark boxes (both cracked, back to stock for now)
MSD wires
Kirban AFPR
Polished Cobra wheels
245 fronts & 275 rears
Aluminum 2-row radiator
Cobra gauges with LEDs
Sony in-dash Bluetooth HD/CD/Sat/USB/I-pod control
Infinity speakers
Speedworx pedals
Red Stuff brake pads
Rewired fogs, anytime ON
3 + 3 tail lights rewired
Royal Purple throughout
American Muscle Air Dam
Speed Bleeders (Love 'em!)
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| December 21, 2009, 09:52 PM | #6 |
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If I could post photos, I'd show all who care the 4 cracks in the Accel 4-pack on the passenger side.
Gee...it sure runs better without cracks!!
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FRPP 3.73 gears
BBK springs
KYB NON-adjustable shocks (gas-a-just? Not!)
BBK Caster/Camber plates
B & M shifter w/ hand-made knob
FRPP Stage 1 clutch
Sub-frame connectors, welded
Flowmasters
RCE CAI
FRPP aluminum drive shaft
Drilled & ventilated rotors
Accel spark boxes (both cracked, back to stock for now)
MSD wires
Kirban AFPR
Polished Cobra wheels
245 fronts & 275 rears
Aluminum 2-row radiator
Cobra gauges with LEDs
Sony in-dash Bluetooth HD/CD/Sat/USB/I-pod control
Infinity speakers
Speedworx pedals
Red Stuff brake pads
Rewired fogs, anytime ON
3 + 3 tail lights rewired
Royal Purple throughout
American Muscle Air Dam
Speed Bleeders (Love 'em!)
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| December 22, 2009, 07:28 AM | #7 |
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If I could post photos, I'd show all who care the 4 cracks in the Accel 4-pack on the passenger side. Just upload th epics to a free hosting site like photobucket then link to them |
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| December 22, 2009, 03:54 PM | #8 |
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I have a set of coil packs off a Merc motor if you want
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| December 22, 2009, 09:36 PM | #9 |
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I have a set of coil packs off a Merc motor if you want
Thanks, but I'm OK for a while now. Eventually, I'll replace both of them with MSD. Thank you for the offer! Have a nice Christmas! Ray |
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FRPP 3.73 gears
BBK springs
KYB NON-adjustable shocks (gas-a-just? Not!)
BBK Caster/Camber plates
B & M shifter w/ hand-made knob
FRPP Stage 1 clutch
Sub-frame connectors, welded
Flowmasters
RCE CAI
FRPP aluminum drive shaft
Drilled & ventilated rotors
Accel spark boxes (both cracked, back to stock for now)
MSD wires
Kirban AFPR
Polished Cobra wheels
245 fronts & 275 rears
Aluminum 2-row radiator
Cobra gauges with LEDs
Sony in-dash Bluetooth HD/CD/Sat/USB/I-pod control
Infinity speakers
Speedworx pedals
Red Stuff brake pads
Rewired fogs, anytime ON
3 + 3 tail lights rewired
Royal Purple throughout
American Muscle Air Dam
Speed Bleeders (Love 'em!)
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| February 08, 2010, 07:28 PM | #10 |
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i had a misfire and i couldnt figure it out. i had new plugs and wires so i figured it had to be a coil pack. all i did was disconnect the plugs while the car was running. some people told me im crazy, and ive seen others get a slight shock, even people saying to hold hands so it spreads out the shock. i didnt get any shock at all and i unplugged them all one at a time (of coarse).
i just held them close enough to see the spark transfering and i found two that werent making a spark, bought a new coil pack and bam problem was solved. best thing is it only took a few minutes to change them
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| February 11, 2010, 07:32 AM | #11 |
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To check for cracks it's much easier. HAve the car running and put one hand on the fender and another on the top of the Coil pack and feel for the shock.
Thanks, but I use a rubber glove when I mess around with coils on a running motor! ZAP! its only electrons you big wussy! Do you have any idea how small they are? |
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