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Engine light off but has been on twice over 6 months. Was going to get spark plugs and wires done today but I understand may also need coil, etc. I am floored when I see costs paid for these things around $200! I am broke but need a car...anything I can do myself to cut down prices?
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May be more cost effective for you , to have the CAUSE of the misfire , diagnosed first , before spending money on a repair that may not be the right one. Although , plugs and wires are a logical and likely first guess. I'm in Northern Virginia area , emissions laws around here are different than Ca. , it also might be worth it to look into what 'protection' you have against spending to much to pass 'SMOG' test.We have limits here , if done at 'certified' repair facility , don't know about the left coast.
You could purchase the parts and do the work yourself - I don't know what Auto Zone or those places charge but the Ignition coil is $111.00 - the wire set is $70.00 and the Motorcraft Spark Plugs are $9.00 each - That is over $200.00 just in parts without labor. I usually recommend having the vehicle professionally diagnosed....It may cost a few dollars but it is better than replacing parts that you can't afford and that not fixing the problem.