oh man... need help
04-24-2003, 07:09 PM
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I wish that was the case. Everything is connected correctly...
Somehow I was smart enough to fry my ignition coils... 2 of the 3 anyway...
stupid di-electric grease...(pounding head on the monitor)
stupid di-electric grease...(pounding head on the monitor)
04-24-2003, 08:03 PM
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You know what? They use dielectric grease on the outside of the terminals not in between . . .
The dielectric grease only prevents corrosion from starting on the open electrical connection, it actually seals the connection like electrical tape.
NOT intended to conduct electricity!!! Aye, there's the rub!
I just did a google search on "dielectric" and it appears to basically mean non-conductivity of electric current but supportive of electrostatic fields.
Thus, the problem may have resulted from our understanding of the grease's purpose.<ul><li><a href="http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci211945,00.html">Definition/Explanation of Dielectric</a></li></ul>
NOT intended to conduct electricity!!! Aye, there's the rub!
I just did a google search on "dielectric" and it appears to basically mean non-conductivity of electric current but supportive of electrostatic fields.
Thus, the problem may have resulted from our understanding of the grease's purpose.<ul><li><a href="http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci211945,00.html">Definition/Explanation of Dielectric</a></li></ul>
04-25-2003, 03:52 AM
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I think I have a spare coil pack in my basement.
I'm not sure exactly where it is, but I could dig it up this weekend. Let me know if you want it and we can work something out.
04-28-2003, 04:56 AM
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DARNIT!!! I ended up having to go to the stealer and buy one...
Spendy little mistake... $314 bones out the door.
I was in a bind because I had to go out of town for the weekend.
I appreciate the offer Scott, and should I do a bone headed thing like that again, I will be sure to see if you still have it available.
I was in a bind because I had to go out of town for the weekend.
I appreciate the offer Scott, and should I do a bone headed thing like that again, I will be sure to see if you still have it available.
04-28-2003, 05:24 AM
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No problem. Did it fix your issue?
If you haven't installed it yet, make sure to pay close attention to which wire goes to which coil when you remove the wires from the old coil pack.
04-28-2003, 01:03 PM
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Yep, it fixed the problem. this was weird...
my gas mileage went through the roof! I averaged about 90MPH on the road trip and I put 345 miles on the tank of gas. I have never gone more than 285 before..
What gives?
What gives?
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