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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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Ignition Coil Replacement

i recently did the ignition coil replacement,
and the "marbles in a tin can" noise is gone.
as everyone else mentioned before, it's an easy
DIY project. for those who are out of warranty
and have the ignition coil problem and are looking
to replace them yourself, i took some pics of the procedure
if you need them.
Old Nov 9, 2003 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jashick
i recently did the ignition coil replacement,
and the "marbles in a tin can" noise is gone.
as everyone else mentioned before, it's an easy
DIY project. for those who are out of warranty
and have the ignition coil problem and are looking
to replace them yourself, i took some pics of the procedure
if you need them.
did you replace them with nissan or an aftermarket co?
Old Nov 9, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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nissan coils via dave burnette.


Originally Posted by sloppymax
did you replace them with nissan or an aftermarket co?
Old Nov 9, 2003 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jashick
i recently did the ignition coil replacement,
and the "marbles in a tin can" noise is gone.
as everyone else mentioned before, it's an easy
DIY project. for those who are out of warranty
and have the ignition coil problem and are looking
to replace them yourself, i took some pics of the procedure
if you need them.
I would like to see the pictures, do you have them posted?
Old Nov 9, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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nope, don't have them posted.
but i can email a word document
containing pics and brief instructions.
it's about 4.5MB.

Originally Posted by nhokt
I would like to see the pictures, do you have them posted?
Old Nov 9, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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Is this the noise that you get when you start your car after it has been sitting for a few hours (it sounds like marbles in a tin can type of sound)..b/c i have been getting this on my 03 since i got it and when i took it to the dealer those fu*?#@ said that it needs to happen more ofter and stay on longer for them to do anything about it.
Old Nov 9, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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i got the noise intermittently when in 3rd,4th, or 5th gear starting around 2500-3000 RPMs. got it all the time going up hills. never heard the noise while in 1st. also, with the noise was a feeling of a loss of power. i noticed it a while ago but the dealer could not locate problem. finally, my engine light came on. btw, my car is a 2k SE 5 spd.

Originally Posted by xl max03 lx
Is this the noise that you get when you start your car after it has been sitting for a few hours (it sounds like marbles in a tin can type of sound)..b/c i have been getting this on my 03 since i got it and when i took it to the dealer those fu*?#@ said that it needs to happen more ofter and stay on longer for them to do anything about it.
Old Nov 10, 2003 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jashick
nope, don't have them posted.
but i can email a word document
containing pics and brief instructions.
it's about 4.5MB.

That would be great if you could email me instructions (just thinking ahead...) my email address is tkohn(at)excite(dot)com

Thank you
Old Nov 18, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jashick
nope, don't have them posted.
but i can email a word document
containing pics and brief instructions.
it's about 4.5MB.
can you email me your doc: syao@ibm.homeunix.com thanks!

or you can ftp to my home computer:
ibm.homeunix.com 21
upload/upload
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 06:48 AM
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can you email me your doc: syao@ibm.homeunix.com thanks!

or you can ftp to my home computer:
ibm.homeunix.com 21
upload/upload
thanks for upload your write up.. that is very nice!
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:05 AM
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ignition coil replacement

Originally Posted by jashick
i recently did the ignition coil replacement,
and the "marbles in a tin can" noise is gone.
as everyone else mentioned before, it's an easy
DIY project. for those who are out of warranty
and have the ignition coil problem and are looking
to replace them yourself, i took some pics of the procedure
if you need them.
Hi. Could you email me your write-up and pics. I will be changing mine shortly. And do you know Dave's number? I can't find it yet. email is weshaley@hotmail.com.

Thanks,
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