love my car , but....

budpytko

budpytko

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If you do not show a code, it is prob NOT a coil ...... A bad coil or plug will show a code .
 
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Asia

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budpytko said:
Take it out and run the crap out of it....hopefully it will throw a code!
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Funny you should say that, i got on a country road an ran it up to about 100 mph, the other day.. Maybe i stop by autozone and have them check the codes for me.. I'd have my uncle do it, but hes on vacation.. I'll keep you posted !
 
budpytko

budpytko

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Did it hesitate any more/differently than it did before that run? I don't recommend doing 100mph, but some pedal to the metal runs to the speed limit should also do it......LOL
 
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Asia

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good news !!

I have codes .. PO303 cylinder 3 misfire.. the guy at the auto part store said, it's my coil Ignition. That pretty much sums it up for what he knew..
 
budpytko

budpytko

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I believe he was correct....It's Cylinder # 3 Misfire. THAT'S the coil / boot you should replace. It's the 3rd plug back from the front on the passenger side.
 
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Thank you Bud, I sure hope this takes care of my problem.. I'll let you know what happens.. Kinda thinking it doesn't cost to much, or else you would have said so lol
 
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steve

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I don't know how they are on the LS, but you may just need the rubber boot part and not the coil. The rubber boot is not that expensive.
 
budpytko

budpytko

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Asia said:
Thank you Bud, I sure hope this takes care of my problem.. I'll let you know what happens.. Kinda thinking it doesn't cost to much, or else you would have said so lol
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You are welcome.... if it's just a boot, leas than $10,00. If a coil, less than $70.00 I believe.....If you DIY......Whatever, it shouldn't be more than 100.
 
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Well my car is all fixed ( cross your fingers it stays that way) this took care of my problem ! I replaced the coil that was coming up on my codes, also I replaced the fuel fliter.. cost me $200.00 with labor an all.. Now my question is, if one coil went bad, is there a good chance the rest are going to go bad soon as well ?

thanks to everyone here who has been so helpful to me !!

p.s very tired, hope this makes sence lol
 
budpytko

budpytko

Super Senior Associate
Asia said:
Well my car is all fixed ( cross your fingers it stays that way) this took care of my problem ! I replaced the coil that was coming up on my codes, also I replaced the fuel fliter.. cost me $200.00 with labor an all.. Now my question is, if one coil went bad, is there a good chance the rest are going to go bad soon as well ?

thanks to everyone here who has been so helpful to me !!

p.s very tired, hope this makes sense lol
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Not necessarily....... I had three go out over a year span after I first bought the car, so I stocked up on the coils and nary a one since!!!! Figures, right?
 
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Asia

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budpytko said:
Not necessarily....... I had three go out over a year span after I first bought the car, so I stocked up on the coils and nary a one since!!!! Figures, right?
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Well at lest you're ready if something does come up !!

oh yea, should i still use the GUMOUT next time i get fuel ?
 
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steve

With "LOD" Since 1997
Asia said:
Well at lest you're ready if something does come up !!

oh yea, should i still use the GUMOUT next time i get fuel ?
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Not sure you need the gumout. Not a big fan of most additives in these modern times with flue injection. Gas is regulated to have detergent now in all grades as well.

The only fuel additive i use once in a while is Chevron, Techron
 
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Asia

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update:

I drove my car to the beach this weekend.. everything seems to be working just fine.. I just wanted to say again, Thank you all for your input, it was very helpful :)
 
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