HEI coils going bad..
jbrisson
07-19-2007, 10:02 PM
Okay, here's the next one..
Over the past 5 months, I've replaced both coil packs 3 times..
What could cause these things to keep going bad? Interestingly enough when they go bad, I always know because #4 is always the one with the weak spark. (If that means anything)
TIA again guys. I really appreciate all your help.
Over the past 5 months, I've replaced both coil packs 3 times..
What could cause these things to keep going bad? Interestingly enough when they go bad, I always know because #4 is always the one with the weak spark. (If that means anything)
TIA again guys. I really appreciate all your help.
blazes9395
07-19-2007, 11:03 PM
Check and make sure all connections are strong and clean. Check your ignition module and agan make sure its connections are good. Also check the grounds, make sure there is a good connection. What kind of coils are you using(aftermarket, OE replacements etc.)
jbrisson
07-21-2007, 11:31 AM
Hi.. I'm not even sure, it's whatever they stock at NAPA. They're solid black, except for the plug wire terminals. The guys there know me now. I walk in and they go.. time for another set?
Last time I put them on, I cleaned all the gunk and oil residue from the area and hit it with some electronics cleaner.. I replaced the wires and plugs while I was at it too. Is it at all possible for the spark timing to be off with HEI? As in a ecu error or something telling them to fire hotter than normal? How exactly does a coil pack go bad .. kinda confused about that.
Unless the internal design of it is not what I'm envisioning.
Last time I put them on, I cleaned all the gunk and oil residue from the area and hit it with some electronics cleaner.. I replaced the wires and plugs while I was at it too. Is it at all possible for the spark timing to be off with HEI? As in a ecu error or something telling them to fire hotter than normal? How exactly does a coil pack go bad .. kinda confused about that.
Unless the internal design of it is not what I'm envisioning.
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