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Old 07-31-2006, 06:44 PM
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Default Your thoughts would be appreciated - pending coil swap (OEM vs High Output)
As a recap for those bnot following:
I have a failing coil(s):
Swapped the entire package with my wifes avant - stumble disapears - hers seems to run a bit better but the hesitation is still there.
Did a diagnostic as suggested with plug gap tester - 5 is the failing though 4 seems suspect as well. So I'm inclined to do them all.
I'm very hesistant to go the straight 1.8 coil solution as I live in Houston Texas - Crazy hot and humid! I know they are cheep but I love these cars for their reliability and comfort - I'm not interested in driving with a supply of spares at all times. I'd rather do it overkill and only once.
So it's the highout put vs. the OEM.
Cost OEM ='s $550 (and the POS possibility -but both are less than 30,000 miles).
Highout put - $650 +80 if you want the bracket...
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I'd stick with OEM replacements.
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If that's the case, I'd save money and only replace those that are bad.
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Old 07-31-2006, 08:09 PM
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Default They work as intended, and last ~100,000 miles.
Amortize the cost of OEM coils over another 100,000 miles and it's a no brainer.
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I'm saying why replace all too.
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Piece of mind.
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yep - don't want to have to deal with another one in 500 miles... or always wondering.
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How do they differ from stock AAN units?
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Default There's also the modified coils of "Ignition Solutions" to consider...
Another "High Output" solution... Would require the 1.8T harness of course...<ul><li><a href="http://www.ignitionsolutions.com">http://www.ignitionsolutions.com</a</li></ul>
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