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Well after I bought it and registered it and drove it for 1 full day. Day 2 cel comes on. Misfire cylinder 3. That's the issue I'm having now. I been doing some research on it most people say its the coil packs
Coil packs are common issues... so bad that Honda even offered an updated replacement.
What I would do just to ensure coil pack, swap cylinder 3's with another and see if the code follows. If the code does follow, defective coil pack. If it doesn't, either looking at spark plugs, valve adjustment or possibly a fuel related concern.
OEM (Hitatchi I believe) coil packs are highly recommended for replacement and as for plugs either NGK or Denso (I forget the heat range and model exactly) are usually factory equipped plugs.
Additional note: If you want a fairly inexpensive upgrade... Swap to a spark plug that is one heat range colder than stock. Oscar Jackson of Kraftwerks USA (he's now back with Jackson Racing) proved that doing so yielded a slight horsepower gain.
What I would do just to ensure coil pack, swap cylinder 3's with another and see if the code follows. If the code does follow, defective coil pack. If it doesn't, either looking at spark plugs, valve adjustment or possibly a fuel related concern.
OEM (Hitatchi I believe) coil packs are highly recommended for replacement and as for plugs either NGK or Denso (I forget the heat range and model exactly) are usually factory equipped plugs.
Additional note: If you want a fairly inexpensive upgrade... Swap to a spark plug that is one heat range colder than stock. Oscar Jackson of Kraftwerks USA (he's now back with Jackson Racing) proved that doing so yielded a slight horsepower gain.
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Coil packs are common issues... so bad that Honda even offered an updated replacement.
What I would do just to ensure coil pack, swap cylinder 3's with another and see if the code follows. If the code does follow, defective coil pack. If it doesn't, either looking at spark plugs, valve adjustment or possibly a fuel related concern.
OEM (Hitatchi I believe) coil packs are highly recommended for replacement and as for plugs either NGK or Denso (I forget the heat range and model exactly) are usually factory equipped plugs.
Additional note: If you want a fairly inexpensive upgrade... Swap to a spark plug that is one heat range colder than stock. Oscar Jackson of Kraftwerks USA (he's now back with Jackson Racing) proved that doing so yielded a slight horsepower gain.
What I would do just to ensure coil pack, swap cylinder 3's with another and see if the code follows. If the code does follow, defective coil pack. If it doesn't, either looking at spark plugs, valve adjustment or possibly a fuel related concern.
OEM (Hitatchi I believe) coil packs are highly recommended for replacement and as for plugs either NGK or Denso (I forget the heat range and model exactly) are usually factory equipped plugs.
Additional note: If you want a fairly inexpensive upgrade... Swap to a spark plug that is one heat range colder than stock. Oscar Jackson of Kraftwerks USA (he's now back with Jackson Racing) proved that doing so yielded a slight horsepower gain.
I'm going to replace the coil packs regardless just so I know it's done since the previous owner obviously only changed 1 out of 4.. if issue stays I will do the plugs, then valve adjustment. Once again thanks for all the info
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Yeah interior is kind of dirty because previous owner had kids but I'm looking to see what I can do to clean the whole inside.. this weekend will consist of putting the coil packs in and cleaning the car praying it all works out. He was the original owner have all paperwork from dealer in 08.
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