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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 03:45 PM
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Default Diagnosing Coil Packs...

I recently changed out my spark plugs and wires. One of the MSD wires that I replaced was horribly damaged. Can this cause any damage to a coil pack? Is there anything that I can do to verify their correct operation? They are pretty cheap though...I could pick up a couple new ones for under $50...I just don't want to throw away money on something that is perfectly fine. Thanks guys!

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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 05:43 PM
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Default Re: Diagnosing Coil Packs...

Use an autotap, see what cyl is misfiring (if any) and swap that cylinders coil pack with another one off a good cylinder. Retest with autotap.
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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 05:50 PM
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Default Re: Diagnosing Coil Packs...

what amount of misfires on that certain cylinder should you expect from a bad coil pack???? should it be off the boards or light misfires?
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Old Dec 9, 2001 | 07:29 PM
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Default Re: Diagnosing Coil Packs...

I have never believed that AutoTap has ever HAD to report misfires for misfires that are actually occuring. I noticed a TRUE difference in the idle condition, driveability, and power after changing plugs and wires even though the SES never showed any problems and neither did the PCM.

As a result, AutoTap gives me no information. Is there some other way that I can visually or electrically inspect the coil packs for damage?
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