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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Having some issues with the coil/wires, not sure which, but I have a rough idle and sometime it dies. I witnessed arc light coming from the wires to the coil pack and figured it was loose connection. I reconnected all the wires and inspected them to look for corrosion. There was none. I even put some dialectic lube to keep the voltage from bleeding out. Still the same issue. I am sure its the coil pack (which is a Screamin Demon I have had on there for about 3 years). Just looking for some others input before buying a new coil/wires. Oh, and I get the misfire codes as well.
Old Feb 20, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by OhioUSMC1
Having some issues with the coil/wires, not sure which, but I have a rough idle and sometime it dies. I witnessed arc light coming from the wires to the coil pack and figured it was loose connection. I reconnected all the wires and inspected them to look for corrosion. There was none. I even put some dialectic lube to keep the voltage from bleeding out. Still the same issue. I am sure its the coil pack (which is a Screamin Demon I have had on there for about 3 years). Just looking for some others input before buying a new coil/wires. Oh, and I get the misfire codes as well.

Sounds like another screamin demon bites the dust... If you have your stock one try that out.
Old Feb 20, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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unfortunately I just let go of my oem unit
Old Feb 20, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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+1 what Redfire says. Opt for a stocker. Be sure to check your plugs when done, too, as they may need replacing or regapping.
Old Feb 21, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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Thanks for the advice guys!
Old Feb 23, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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I have a stock one you can have fairly cheap and if you pay shipping... PM me.
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 05:01 AM
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@Redfire: So if you've a stocker layin' around, what are you running? Just curious. I've got my stock unit on there and after reading the OP just may re-consider keeping it that way unless alternatives are available.
Old Mar 1, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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I replaced the wires and noticed an improvement but then the car went right back to doing the same things. Then a few days later it wouldn't even start, but waited a day and started right up. So it is more then likely the coil pack.
Old Mar 3, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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Sounds like it. You'll notice this more on damp... and especially COLD and damp days. In fact... pretty much every time I ever had a coil failure.... was in a farking snowstorm.
Old Mar 3, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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I really don't know what the attraction is to aftermarket COPs. They don't add any performance unless MAYBE you're FI and they're known for having issues. Go back to OE COPs.



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