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Yeah. Replaced all the plugs.
I'm going to check the code again and make sure it's the same. If it is, swap coils and take a look at the injector. Maybe I got a dud replacement coil.
Bought a generic coil from NAPA for $35. Has a 1 year warranty. It was the only one in stock. Plugged it in and CEL went away right away. I didn't disconnect the battery and it still went away. If that's the fix, I'll look into replacing all of them with better coils.
Alright, got the plugs swapped. #2 cylinder spark plug came out in 2 pieces. The terminal nut came off in the coil boot when I pulled it off. The spark plug still in the motor. Swapped them, cleared code and we will go from there.
Alright. I'll tell autozone they are a bunch of douche canoes trying to sell me plugs and wires.
I think you guys got me looking into the coils as well. Where's the best place to pick them up?
I think I'll be doing plugs, wires and the #2 coil.
Car is an 04 MZ3. It calls for iridium, so NGK Iridiums are what's going in there. Now, what wires? Car is stock. I knew what options I had with my Focus, not so much with my 3.
It is tough. We can see outside the box, but unfortunately many other people can't. Spelling it out(mnmazda.com), while also giving a visual(MN) usually makes it stick. Some people are remember visuals, others remember words/letters.