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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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Ignition Coil(s)

How would I test either the ignition coils or the ignition wiring? My car has been sputtering during idle as of late again. I replaced the spark plugs thinking that may have been the problem. It worked for a while but yesterday the sputtering came back, so now I'm thinking it's one, if not more, of the ignition coils. How could I test them to find out which one is bad?
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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kinda vague, but since noone else has replied...heres something to start with.

Another approach that works in most cases is to remove the spark plug, reattach the coil pack, and ground the base of the plug and step back. THEN fire the ignition and LOOK for the spark.
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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--->>> HERE <<<---

You might test the PTU while you're on that page.
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