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Coil Packs - can they go bad at 30k?

Old 01-11-2018, 05:02 PM
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Default Coil Packs - can they go bad at 30k?

i’m getting An intermittent subtle pop from the exhaust at idle. No change in revs, no cel.
The pops can be felt in the seat, but nothing audible under the hood.
researching online, the common answer are the coil packs.
BUT everyone with the issue was at or over 100k mi.

i’m at 30k miles on a ‘00. Before I go and take a chance on spending money on all new....
Anyone have a decent set of coil packs from 00 -05 sitting around unused that I can try, and purchase if that is in fact my problem?

I appreciate your time reading this. I’m Trying local owners before going to eBay , CL, AutoZone, or HondaParts.
will travel to you to pick up.
Old 01-12-2018, 03:44 AM
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I can't help with spares but good luck getting this sorted out.
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Old 01-12-2018, 05:53 AM
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Chris-

I had a pack go about 2 years ago. CEL, whole deal. I bought 2 at that time. One to replace the bad one, one as a spare in case it happened on the road again.

You're free to come over and grab it to test/use then return/replace pending the results.
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That Gary guy, he's alright.
Old 01-12-2018, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Heyitsgary
Chris-

I had a pack go about 2 years ago. CEL, whole deal. I bought 2 at that time. One to replace the bad one, one as a spare in case it happened on the road again.

You're free to come over and grab it to test/use then return/replace pending the results.
hey thanks Gary! Awesome! Appreciate the offer and I will take you up.
Not in a hurry as I don’t drive it much with salt out, but will text you to make arrangements. I have your number.
one thing unclear is identifying which one is bad.... is it trial and error one at a time?
Or is there noticeable change like brown color, or crack, or other that identifies which one has gone awry?
If the car would throw a cel, I would know which cylinder.
thank you sir, i’ll Text you soon.
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I had the CEL so it was pretty clear. I don't think there was anything noticeably visible.

Ping me when you're ready.
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Old 01-15-2018, 05:46 AM
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Yup they can but you normally get a miss
if you decide to try it, get them online: exact same honda/Denso part. I compared them when mine went bad.
Part #673-2300
might as well swap the plugs to be safe and make sure its sorted out
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Old 01-16-2018, 09:22 AM
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completely unhelpful answer here, but I'd imagine stuff does go bad after 17-18 years even with low mileage... hi guys
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Old 01-23-2018, 05:53 AM
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While you're in there it's probably worth taking a quick look at the wiring and connectors that go to the coil packs too. Age and heat cycling can play a role in deterioration of soft parts in the bay.
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