Yes, I've done the search and read most all the threads on ignition coils, but I still have one question...

Does it matter WHICH ones I get (Mitsubishi or the Hanshin) or do I have to match whats already in my car???

Also, whats a good source for these? Dealer wants $75, NissanParts.cc has the Hanshins for $55 + $8 shipping. Haven't bought these before and want to make sure I do it right the first time.

Thanks for the help...

(And screw the a$$hole that keyed my car the other day - sorry had to vent

 

My car came with Mitsubishi coils stock. When one broke, I had to use a Hanshin coil cause thats all the local dealer had in stock. Worked fine though. They're pretty much interchangeable.

Just make sure you specify front or rear. That's where the real difference in coils is.

 

-- find the date of manufacture of your car (drivers door pillar, or passenger side of the firewall).

-- get your VIN

-- call Nissan dealership, and tell them the date of manufacture, and they'll tell you which ones yyou need...

FLO_BOY

 

They are interchangeable. I think it's the Mitsu coils that are more reliable.

 

One more question...

When shopping for these online, they show "left" and "right". Which one is front and which one is rear????

thx

 

The V6 in the Maxima is transversely mounted, so think of it as a RWD V6 engine turned to the right. In that case, the left would be the "rear" and the right would be the "front."

DW

 

I just got a quote from JR Nissan for like $360 shipped for all 6 coils. Cant wait to get them in

Ant

 

Great Price!!!
FLO_BOY

 

Actually, according to the dealer I got mine from, it's the opposite. The Hanshin coils were the replacement for the Mitsubishi OEM part.

I don't think it matters at this point though - I think the coil-packs that are currently being produced by Mitsubishi no longer have the quality issues that were present in the OEM coils on our cars.

The problem was resolved in either design or manufacturing.

Hanshin & Mitsubishi coils are interchangeable.