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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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I'm trying to replace the spark-plugs on my 2000 accord v6 and one of the ignition coil is stock won't come out. What can I do to remove it. Thanks
 

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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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If this is Coil-over-Plug, have you removed the bolt holding the COP down?

It may take a bit of force to separate the COP from the plug.

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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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The coil head broke it was hard to remove the rest but I was able to do it. Thanks for your respond
 
Old Jan 20, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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I'd put a bit of dielectric grease there so it doesn't stick next time.
 
Old Jan 21, 2013 | 04:29 AM
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I will thanks for the info.
 
Old Feb 4, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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i was able to replace the ignition coil. car was running fine until this morning,
now the oil pressure light is on and car won't start, i check the oil level is fine, can anyone tell me what to look for any idea what is the problem.

Thanks,
 
Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jron
update
i was able to replace the ignition coil. car was running fine until this morning,
now the oil pressure light is on and car won't start, i check the oil level is fine, can anyone tell me what to look for any idea what is the problem.

Thanks,
Hmmm, two comments:
  1. The oil pressure light has no bearing on the no-start issue; when the engine starts, the light will (or at least should) go out.
  2. Sounds like you have an electrical issue; I'd start by going over everything you touched during your recent maintenance activities.
 
Old Feb 4, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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Oil pressure light is usually a faulty oil pressure switch.

Regarding starting, do the Check Engine, Alt, Oil Pressure lights come on when keyswitch is turned to On?

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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Oil pressure light is usually a faulty oil pressure switch.

Regarding starting, do the Check Engine, Alt, Oil Pressure lights come on when keyswitch is turned to On?

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Are you suggesting that cranking the engine with the starter alone can generate enough oil pressure to extinguish the oil pressure light?
 
Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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I wasn't sure that oil pressure light and no-start were simultaneous events.

Yes, prolonged starting revs might cause oil pressure light to go off. Switch closes at only a few psi of pressure. I don't know this for certain. It may that in Start postion, oil light is held on?

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