I need a little information on Ignition Coils, please.
#1
I need a little information on Ignition Coils, please.
Im having the inttermitant misfire during idle while in gear. It is a 1996 SE with only one coil ever replaced (I snapped the SOB in half replacing a plug). Some one suggested replacing all the coils. During my search for coils (around town and on the web) I came across two names - BECK ARNLEY and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. I also found on JC Whitney coil packs for 20$ - 40$ by Replacement.
I would like to know if you get what you pay for when it comes to ignition coils.
I would like to replace all 6 for the price of the Replacements but not if they are ****.
So,
1) Is Replacement a good buy?
2) Should I just replace the bad ones with the Beck or Standard?
3) Any other suggestions will not be ignored.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/replacement...d=d1681y1996j1
http://www.jcwhitney.com/beck-arnley...d=d1681y1996j1
http://www.jcwhitney.com/ignition-co...d=d1681y1996j1
I would like to know if you get what you pay for when it comes to ignition coils.
I would like to replace all 6 for the price of the Replacements but not if they are ****.
So,
1) Is Replacement a good buy?
2) Should I just replace the bad ones with the Beck or Standard?
3) Any other suggestions will not be ignored.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/replacement...d=d1681y1996j1
http://www.jcwhitney.com/beck-arnley...d=d1681y1996j1
http://www.jcwhitney.com/ignition-co...d=d1681y1996j1
#4
If you want to do it on the cheap then your best bet is to get as many coils as you can from the junkyard because those might fail soon after install. Coils are one of the first items to go from a new car on the yard though so when you do find them, take them all. Coils from a yard should only be about $15/ea. Don't get the auto parts store coils because you might have to keep replacing them if they don't work and they usually always fail right after the warranty period is over. You don't have to buy them from the dealership but DO get OEM
#5
Are you getting engine codes from the coils? I wouldn't replace the coils unless it's giving a code. I replace one of my coil with an aftermarket coil and it gave me check engine light, it worked fine otherwise.
#6
It gave you a code because you didnt use an OEM coil, and most likely that code was P1320
#8
If you want a cheap, yet temporary solution, use NGK Coppers rather than the platinums. They'll last less, but.... You won't have that huge misfire. At least, not continuously. I'll vouch that it's not the best way to go, but when you're on the budget and waiting to buy actual Hanshin OEM coils (don't do Mitsubishi, they've got a funky design) , then it's worth it in the end. The sparks will give you better conductivity, and won't have a stupid large explosion that could further damage your seals/valves/etc on your engine, as I'm suspecting it's doing with your misfire.
Just a thought, even if it's my own crazy philosophy. Believe me, I had that stupid misfire for well over a year. It was not fun
Just a thought, even if it's my own crazy philosophy. Believe me, I had that stupid misfire for well over a year. It was not fun
#9
I went ahead and purchased the Beck Arnley. Didn't help the miss. I have isolated it to the middle rear cylinder. Could it be the injector? Plugs are brand new. Have ran seafoam through a couple times. Any suggestions?
#10
yup, i learned my lesson too. bought OE maf off ebay. works ok with fully stock setup, it doesn't like a cone filter and it really doesn't like a vafc2 lol swapped it with junkyard OEM maf
#11
If you want to do it on the cheap then your best bet is to get as many coils as you can from the junkyard because those might fail soon after install. Coils are one of the first items to go from a new car on the yard though so when you do find them, take them all. Coils from a yard should only be about $15/ea. Don't get the auto parts store coils because you might have to keep replacing them if they don't work and they usually always fail right after the warranty period is over. You don't have to buy them from the dealership but DO get OEM
someone linked an ebay site for OEM, the price was $35 and $18 shipping, but can't seem to locate again.
#12
Swap the #3 cylinder coilpack and sparkplug with the #1 and see if the problem transfers to the #1 cyl....If it does narrow it down to either the plug or the coilpack.....If the problem doesn't transfer it is more than likely an air intake leak at the #3 cyl either the intake manifold gasket or the injector seal on the intake manifold....GL
#13
All I can say is dont buy AutoLite plugs. That in itself can cause problems.
I just bought a 99 SE and I was having a misfire on the 4th cylinder. I replaced all the plugs to NGK Plats., and then got an OEM coil pack from the parts house and now I have no misfire, and the motor is running smooth.
I just bought a 99 SE and I was having a misfire on the 4th cylinder. I replaced all the plugs to NGK Plats., and then got an OEM coil pack from the parts house and now I have no misfire, and the motor is running smooth.
#14
#15
Just a forgotten update.......
The coil pack that was missing after replacing was defective. I had to swap it for a brand new one. Everything works perfect now. I couldn't be happier. Now I'm having oil, transmission, and steering fluid leaks, but that is for another thread.
The coil pack that was missing after replacing was defective. I had to swap it for a brand new one. Everything works perfect now. I couldn't be happier. Now I'm having oil, transmission, and steering fluid leaks, but that is for another thread.
#17
They're $21.59 and $50.99, right and left as listed on their website.
I'm wondering if BeckArnley has sourced Hanshin coils and they're
selling them after rebranding them??
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