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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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Replacing Ignition Coils, can I replace just one?

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My Cylinder 4 coil is fed and I need a new one. Can I just replace that one or do I have to do all 3 or 6?
Old Sep 7, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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They recommend you replace them all at once. but you'll be fine just replacing one.
Old Sep 7, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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They recommend you replace them all at once. but you'll be fine just replacing one.
Anything to get your money I guess. I'll just do the one until I have problems with the others. Thank you
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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Hi everyone, got a new one for you after changing the middle front ignition coil and turning on the engine white smoke started to come out from the top part the plastic really melted, it was one of those Duralast bought at autozone, I think some of the dielectric grease that I put in the boot got beetween the spring and the spark and cuased a short circuit, but I´m not sure and dont want to plug in the new exchange coil until I hear your suggestions.

Is a 2001 Nissan Maxima SE with 97k miles

Also, should I change them all our just that one? I noticed that the one from autozone is not the same manufacturer from Nissan.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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When my coil packs went out i jus brought one at a time due to money purposes so if you have the money some say by all 6 but if not jus buy them as they go out thats what i done and i now have only two more to replace and my car runs fine..jus make sure they have the grey dot on them......
Old Sep 20, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Do you buy the coils from Nissan or is there anywhere else with a respectable & reasonable replacement??
Old Sep 20, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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thats really up to you but make sure when you get the coil packs make sure they have a grey dot on them....
Old Sep 21, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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I replaced just one, and my car was running like new again...
Old Sep 22, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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My #4 just went out. I am replacing all of them because I found 6 brand new Nissan ones for $120. I was told by a former Auto Zone manager and After-market specialist that you should NEVER buy after-market coil packs. He said that they WILL fail again and cause further issues. Just a thought...
Old Sep 22, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Where in the world did you find 6 new ones for 120?
Old Sep 22, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dabasham
My #4 just went out. I am replacing all of them because I found 6 brand new Nissan ones for $120. I was told by a former Auto Zone manager and After-market specialist that you should NEVER buy after-market coil packs. He said that they WILL fail again and cause further issues. Just a thought...
Send me the rest of your original coils, please .
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