When to change the spark plug on a Honda?
Honda vehicles are very reliable but what many owners forget is that spark plugs are a maintenance item and should be replaced around the 80,000 and 100,000-mile mark. Many owners forget to change the spark plugs on their Honda until they get an engine misfire or hits 150k or even 200k miles.
When to replace spark plugs and coil packs?
This way the misfire moves to other cylinder then you know it was plug and replace it. If misfire still on number one then check for spark and injector pulse and replace injector or coil as needed. The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified.
What should I do if my spark plug is misfiring?
I suggest first removing and checking the spark plug and swap in a new one or swap with cylinder next to it. This way the misfire moves to other cylinder then you know it was plug and replace it. If misfire still on number one then check for spark and injector pulse and replace injector or coil as needed. Was this answer helpful?
Why did I replace all spark plugs in my car?
My car was showing a misfire in 5 so i replaced all spark plugs it was still showing so i did the coil packs and then did fuel injectors when it was still showing now 1 is misfiring it has a rough idle and when stopped feels almost like it is going to die and has somewhat of a rough take off what else could it be? My car has 123900 miles.
Why does my Honda Accord not get a spark?
There are three primary things that will keep the engine from getting a spark: A bad ignition coil, a bad igniter, and a bad distributor. To check the ignition coil, measure the resistance between the + terminal (black/yellow wire) and the – terminal (white/blue wire) of the coil.
Can a worn out spark plug cause a faulty ignition coil?
Worn out and faulty spark plugs can also put excessive pressure on the ignition coil, causing damage to them. You should check the ignition coil regularly to ensure they are in good working condition. A faulty ignition coil will not provide enough power to the spark plugs to start the engine.
What should ignition resistance be on Honda Accord?
To check the ignition coil, measure the resistance between the + terminal (black/yellow wire) and the – terminal (white/blue wire) of the coil. The resistance should be about 0.6 to 0.8 ohms at 70° F. Then check the resistance between the + terminal (black/yellow wire) and the coil wire terminal. It should be about 12,000 to 19,200 ohms at 70° F.
What to do if your Honda Foreman does not have a spark?
The moral of the story, if you don’t have a spark, you may want to check the plug, or replace it first. That was the cheapest option, and it would have saved me the time of pulling the front cargo carrier and plastic off to get to the CDI.