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Question: coil packs

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peevedgi, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, Fayetteville, NC, April 07, 2011, 14:52
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my check engine light came on and the code was for the coil pack. i replaced them both. before the light came on my car was losing power in first and second gear and hopping a bit. after i changed the packs it got way worse. i have to keep the rpms atleast 2300 just to keep the car from hopping. the check engine light turned off when i changed the packs so i have no way of checking codes. it is my only car and it is driving me insane.

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    Setter639 April 07, 2011, 17:34
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    I had a similar problem I replaced the wires and the spark plugs and all was good. I am just not sure if you have plug wires on that model.

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    dandd April 07, 2011, 17:50
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    It may have been the coil drivers, what was the exact code? If I get that information, then I can really help you.

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