Coil On Plug (COP) Testing

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Mar 24, 2004 | 09:40 AM

jgrm2

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Coil On Plug (COP) Testing

I was awarded the P0308 code last night after my 2001 4.6L began to miss and the "Check Engine Light" illuminated. This code represents a misfire in cylinder #8. After performing a search on this board, it seems that the COP is a likely culprit.

Is there a way to test these coils before dropping $100+? I know I can replace the spark plug first to rule it out, but am wondering if there these COPs can be tested (i.e., resistance test) like the old coils. If so, what is the procedure?

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Jeff

Mar 24, 2004 | 10:03 AM

snlsand

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I have the 5.4 and I was told you could'nt test them so last night I started replacing the coils and plugs,WOW what a pain so far I've got 5 out of 8 done. but I did find a good price at NAPA for $41.00 each.

Mar 24, 2004 | 10:58 AM

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Thanks for that tip. I was told by Autozone that the coils were a dealer-exclusive item.

-Jeff

Mar 24, 2004 | 07:27 PM

Garfield

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COP Testing Can Be Done

They sell a node tester for COP testing , Also with a simple multimeter check the (+) terminal connector to the spark boot inside connection for a 5.2 - 5.6 resistance

Nov 29, 2020 | 02:05 AM

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Coil to plug connection?

Does the wire/spring actually slip onto the spark plug tip, or does it just sit above the spark plug and not snap onto the spark plug tip?🤔

Nov 29, 2020 | 05:17 AM

JWA

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Originally Posted by Popzhd

Does the wire/spring actually slip onto the spark plug tip, or does it just sit above the spark plug and not snap onto the spark plug tip?🤔

The spring is directly connected or attached to both the COP and the spark plug electrode---its the only way the high voltage spark gets to the actual spark plug.