Corrosion At Ignition Coil Towers on Buick Century

Problem Description and Possible Solution

Corrosion may develop at the connection between the ignition coil tower and spark plug wire resulting in an engine misfire. The Ignition coil and spark plug wire should both be replaced to correct this condition.

Problem Data

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Average mileage: 119,792 (75,000–175,000)

Engine affected: 3.1L V6

12 model years affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, more

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1999 Buick Century 84,600 mi,

Visitor

Engine light comes on and car is running rich and smells like gas. Mechanic checked for gas and showed me corrosion on ignition coils nd plug wires attached.

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1996 Buick Century - 3.1L V6

Visitor

misfire, shacking, leaking air.

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2005 Buick Century - 3.1L V6 75,000 mi,

linda1957

starter sticks when i start car have to shut it off so starter doesnt burn out

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2000 Buick Century - 3.1L V6 133,000 mi,

Visitor

Engine was misfiring. Every time the car shifted it thumped and jerked. Replaced the faulty coil and the wires and plugs. 377 dollar fix at a mechanic.

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2002 Buick Century - 3.1L V6

jkindred10

about a month ago i got 2 of my ignition coils replaced and just recently they need replaced again after i payed 300 bucks for repairs now it jerks and havent got it fixed yet!

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