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ozharpman
 Post subject: AU eats a coilpack every 3 months!
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:56 pm 
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I know I've seen this topic covered here before, but dammed if I can find it in any search :?
This car just goes through them like crazy.

If I recall correctly, there was no single cause identified (?)
but a few things to check.

Anyone got any clues?
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EL__Fairmont
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:47 pm 
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Does the coil pack completely die or just fails on 1 or 2 coils?

I would look at ignition leads first and are you using a Bosch replacement.

 

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ozharpman
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:38 pm 
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Usually the coil pack starts by breaking down at high RPM only, but this quickly becomes more noticeable at low RPM also.
Within 100 k/m or so, the car is completely out on 1 or 2 cylinders.
The coils look fine when removed, and have no marks or burns anywhere.
Checked the leads last time and all were within the Ford-specified resistances. (This is my third set of leads BTW)

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Blazing EF
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:27 am 
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have u changed plugs?
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:56 am 
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almost sounds like over voltage going into the coils

 

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Froudey
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:55 pm 
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what does the car do? when it is eating the coils? losing power stalling etc ??

 

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