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Dan-jan · Jr. Member Joined: 04 Feb 2009 Posts: 57 Location: CO, USA

I'm assuming that stabilizer links and sway-bar links are the same thing. If so, I've changed them myself recently, and it took about 20 minutes on the side that came loose without problems. One variable that can easily make this job more work, though, is if the nuts holding the links on are frozen. One of mine was frozen, and that alone took me 20-30 minutes to get loose. Without a problem like that, I think an average DIYer could do the project - both sides - start to finish in an hour. A shop a lot less than that! There are some helpful tips on this forum that I used.

mkuki · Newbie Joined: 13 Mar 2009 Posts: 10

I just solved (X-fingers-crossed!!) my code P0306 by spending $2.99 @ autozone!!

I started with the basics i.e. bought 1 spark-plugs to troubleshoot. I removed the culprit (Cyl # 6) connections, and installed the new sparkplug. While there, I cleaned the gunk around the hole and re-inserted the old coil back.

I then drove 10 miles and the CEL came back on. went to autozone, had the read it again, and yes, another P0306....Hmmmmm

Decided to swap coil # 6 with coil # 2 (front far left while facing motor)..just to see if the misfire jumps from P0306 to P0302...I have driven all weekend over 250 miles and there's ZERO misfire, hesitation, funky smell or codes thrown.

I have my fingers crossed, but I am still hoping that a little brain muscle just saved me $600+ job...for now... Wink

burleymike · Full Member Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 179

Anybody ever use these coils from Ebay (item-350179250711)? How did they work? I did not find anything in the service records on the van I just bought about the spark plugs getting changed. With 76k all in the city it is time to change them.

I figure while I have the intake manifold off I should just replace them all at that time. These seem like a great price.

Skoorbmax · Jr. Member Joined: 24 Sep 2008 Posts: 92

I want to say I have had hesitation problems at low throttle without a CEL and finally today after months got a misfire in cylinder 5. About to change that coil out. I think that was the problem, so if so a bad ignition coil will NOT always throw an engine light.

EDIT: I just replaced coil 5 and this problem is no better. What else can be causing a cylinder misfire? OEM plugs are quite new (half year).

Reepicheep · Newbie Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 21

I have an '00 MPV that is exhibiting this very same problem. #3 Cylinder misfire to be exact. The van has 158k miles on it and I've never touched the plugs, coilpack or pcv. So I've got a half-mind to replace all plugs, the coilpack and wires.

The big question is does Bubba's write-up even remotely apply to the 2000 MPV (and if not, is there a decent write up somewhere)?

Skoorbmax · Jr. Member Joined: 24 Sep 2008 Posts: 92

Reepicheep · Newbie Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 21

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redmadcap · Newbie Joined: 11 Jun 2009 Posts: 1

Great post. Here's my deal. Own a MPV 02 with 115K miles, owned it since 20K miles. Never replaced plugs or coils. Two years ago replace transmission (ouch). Recently been having some hesitation when driving (CEL not on), so immediately though it was transmission. Dealer has diagnosed it as bad coil "on back side". Wants $950 to replace all 6 coils.

Q1) I want to replace the coil, but don't know which one. How can I be sure which cylinder is misfiring? (CEL not on, so no code available)
Q2) dealer says that I have many oil leaks and he would replace the intake manifold gasket. I don't understand why there would be oil there. When removing the manifold, does the gasket need replacement?

Thanks!

Jipster

redmad, last time I had hesitation the cel didn't come on. But, it showed a misfire code when I took it to Autozone for a free scanning. I'd ask your deslerhship hopw they determined it was a bad coil. It may be a few other things as well...i.e PCV hose. Not sure, but doesn't a leaky intake manifold gasket cause hesitation problems? Dealer may be trying to double dip.

sonicsc1 · Newbie Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 18

Well 2005 LX 27,500 miles and coil number four replaced today under warrenty still untill Feb 10. this is bull that a coil would go out so soon the Van has had 5 oil pan gaskets replaced thats right 5 gaskets,and they had the nerve two weeks ago to tell me some bolts are stripped well i said you guys did this job not me .at least this new dealer is very friendly and i didnt even have to tell him what dealer i took it to before he knew LOL .This is very fustrating since warrent will be up soon . My wife doesnt even drive much and this thing has been in the shop for the stuipest problems. Well i better read up on the replacement coils as i can see this is only the first of many i see LOL.

jackpiner57 · Newbie Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 8

Thanks Bubba,

Your tutorial gave me the confidence to try this myself.

Replaced the rear coils and plugs tonight. Easy job. Didn't remove everything, but was able to scoot the intake manifold forward to gain access to everything in the back..

I took off the bracket for the cruise control that's attached to the top of the passenger side strut tower (3) 10mm nuts. That made room to get in the back easily.

Skoorbmax · Jr. Member Joined: 24 Sep 2008 Posts: 92

Skoorbmax · Jr. Member Joined: 24 Sep 2008 Posts: 92

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