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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 09:30 AM
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I know there are two different spark plugs leading and trailing but are the 4 coils the same of are they different.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 09:44 AM
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All 4 are the same. Replace every 30k miles unless you get the $500.00 setup. They last forever.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 05:51 PM
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Is there any way to adjust the idle ?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 06:13 PM
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The PCM controls the idle via the idle air control valve. Cleaning the throttlebody will usually help.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 06:40 PM
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Thanks having an issue with it dieing at a stop light when I idle drops below 1,000 I changed the cols yesterday but haven't got around to the plugs and wires. What else would cause it to die like that
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 07:07 PM
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Usually low compression due to carbon accumulation on the apex seals. Throw a bottle of Techron in the gas tank once a month and a bit of Marvins mystery oil with every fillup to keep the cylinder temps down due to ethanol.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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I feel so dumb today. Went out to check everything over and noticed I forgot to plug in the mass airflow sensor connector. Lol runs fine but still need to change the plugs and wires this weekend but at least it doesn't die
 
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