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Report: Bad Spark Plug Wires/Ignition Coils May Cause Misfires and Possible CEL

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Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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Failed spark plug wires and/or ignition coils can cause intermittent misfires (rough running); the Check Engine Light may also illuminate. Diagnoses of the ignition system will be necessary to determine which components are at fault.

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