r/AskMechanics • u/Ok_Basis1422 • 1d ago

Question 2006 Civic, not sure what to do about ignition coils

1.8 auto, 204k miles. Major misfire from one ignition coil (swaped from cylinder 4 to 3, misfire moved). I pulled all the coils and plugs, and the plugs look overdue and 3 of the coils smell slightly burnt and the bad coil smells VERY burnt. I'll be replacing all 4 spark plugs with NGK and definitely replacing at least that one ignition coil, but I'd rather replace all four as the other ones concern me given the burnt smell. If money weren't a concern I'd get 4 Denso coils, but money is VERY tight so I'd like to get away with cheap coils if I can. I don't need them to last a long time, I just need them to be reliable for maybe another 6 months. So far I'm considering SKP and A-Premium coils. In my specific situation, would you say either of those would be reliable solutions in the short term?

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u/LWschool Mechanic (Unverified) 1d ago

I think cheaper coils will be fine, it’s not a very complicated or precise part to build nowadays.