Burnt coil pack lead?
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Burnt coil pack lead?
Well, here's what I've noticed on my 2003 Neon. I've got a really low idle, (500rpm) I still have full power, 'slight' stalling, (what I mean by that, is that it's only stalled once in the past month)no hesitation at red lights, etc. What's odd is that if I turn the wheel the slightest turn while sitting at a stop light, the RPMs jump back up to normal again.
I started looking around at my plug wires (I've got 100k on the Neon, figured it's about time to change them.) while doing that, I noticed Plug #1's lead on the coil pack looks 'burnt' 'charred' or corroded. (It's black, looks like it has been arcing.)
Do you think it's possible that the burnt lead would cause all of this? (BTW, no check engine light.)
Here's what I've been thinking:
1. Change fuel filter.
2. Change plug wires.
3. Sand off the 'charred' part of the lead to expose the clean metal below.
I've done all of the rest of the 100k mile tuneup. (Plugs, Air Filter (K&N Drop In), PCV Valve.)
I'm hoping it's nothing to do with the throttle body, as it cannot be cleaned (like cars of old) as far as the sticker says.
BTW, I doubt it's the IAC or the Idle speed control motor, as the RPMs will fluctuate with load. (If that is what it sounds like to you though, please tell me.)
I started looking around at my plug wires (I've got 100k on the Neon, figured it's about time to change them.) while doing that, I noticed Plug #1's lead on the coil pack looks 'burnt' 'charred' or corroded. (It's black, looks like it has been arcing.)
Do you think it's possible that the burnt lead would cause all of this? (BTW, no check engine light.)
Here's what I've been thinking:
1. Change fuel filter.
2. Change plug wires.
3. Sand off the 'charred' part of the lead to expose the clean metal below.
I've done all of the rest of the 100k mile tuneup. (Plugs, Air Filter (K&N Drop In), PCV Valve.)
I'm hoping it's nothing to do with the throttle body, as it cannot be cleaned (like cars of old) as far as the sticker says.
BTW, I doubt it's the IAC or the Idle speed control motor, as the RPMs will fluctuate with load. (If that is what it sounds like to you though, please tell me.)
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RE: Burnt coil pack lead?
if you have 100k on your plug wires i would start thier, check the stickys up top for the best plugs and wires.... the rpm's jumping up in because the ECU is compensating for the strain on the motor from the power steering.... and if any/or one is charred.... get new one's!! then see what happens!
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RE: Burnt coil pack lead?
Bulletin Number: 1801302Bulletin Date: 20020422Category: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Summary: SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS. *SLC
This problem is going to require me to take it to the dealer as they need to reprogram the PCM. Heh, I guess I need to get my begging skills back in order as I doubt they'll do this for free.
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RE: Burnt coil pack lead?
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Well, here's what I've noticed on my 2003 Neon. I've got a really low idle, (500rpm) I still have full power, 'slight' stalling, (what I mean by that, is that it's only stalled once in the past month)no hesitation at red lights, etc. What's odd is that if I turn the wheel the slightest turn while sitting at a stop light, the RPMs jump back up to normal again.
Well, here's what I've noticed on my 2003 Neon. I've got a really low idle, (500rpm) I still have full power, 'slight' stalling, (what I mean by that, is that it's only stalled once in the past month)no hesitation at red lights, etc. What's odd is that if I turn the wheel the slightest turn while sitting at a stop light, the RPMs jump back up to normal again.