Spark Coils....when to replace? Test?
#1
12-28-2013, 09:17 AM
Spark Coils....when to replace? Test?
Ok, trying to get my brother's 04 F-150 5.4L running better for him. He's currently based in NY with no access to tools, so I can only work on it when he's on leave. I KNOW he needs plugs....it has ~125k and they have never been done. (Runs like it's missing/skipping.) I plan on 8 Autolites and buying a Lisle plug removal tool.
Is there a way to test coils to see if they need to be replaced?
Or do you just replace the rubber boots and call it good?
Any other important maintenance stuff we should do? o2 sensors?
When I do the plugs, I plan to run the engine till warm, soak them with PB Blaster, set for an hour, crack them 1/8-1/4 turn, spray with PB again, set for another hour then attempt removal. For reinstall I plan to coat the plug (not the electrode part) with silver high temp anti-seize.
Any other suggestions/advice?
Thanks in advance!
Is there a way to test coils to see if they need to be replaced?
Or do you just replace the rubber boots and call it good?
Any other important maintenance stuff we should do? o2 sensors?
When I do the plugs, I plan to run the engine till warm, soak them with PB Blaster, set for an hour, crack them 1/8-1/4 turn, spray with PB again, set for another hour then attempt removal. For reinstall I plan to coat the plug (not the electrode part) with silver high temp anti-seize.
Any other suggestions/advice?
Thanks in advance!
#2
12-28-2013, 10:17 AM
There are testers available.
Coil-on-plug Cop Quick Ignition Tester | anyscancncoltd | TradersCity
General Technologies TA500 SmarTach tool review
Just to show two examples.
Stewart
Coil-on-plug Cop Quick Ignition Tester | anyscancncoltd | TradersCity
General Technologies TA500 SmarTach tool review
Just to show two examples.
Stewart
#3
12-28-2013, 11:30 AM
There are testers available.
Coil-on-plug Cop Quick Ignition Tester | anyscancncoltd | TradersCity
General Technologies TA500 SmarTach tool review
Just to show two examples.
Stewart
Coil-on-plug Cop Quick Ignition Tester | anyscancncoltd | TradersCity
General Technologies TA500 SmarTach tool review
Just to show two examples.
Stewart
#5
12-28-2013, 12:22 PM
P0306 is the re-occurring code I get with AE...he had it scanned at Autozone and they had code P0174 (Bank 2 too lean) but that could be due to the CAI and dual Flowmaster exhaust he has. (Looking to get it tuned soon.) I never saw that code when I scanned it. He had cleared everything after by disconnecting the battery.
#6
12-28-2013, 12:24 PM
#7
12-28-2013, 12:36 PM
Maybe try and reload the software?
Ask Tugly too...he seems to be really familiar with the product. You can also ask Clay and see if he has any ideas.
Stewart
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