Re: Jerky Manual Accent--Ignition Misfire?
 

unehepginagal wrote:> I have a 2000 Manuel 2-door Hyundai Accent that's been jerking violently at the low ends of lower gears (and occasionally higher ones, even less occasionally idle). The check engine light flashes on and off sometimes, but on the higher end of the gear, the car seems to "catch" and drive fine. I've been told this is probably an "ignition misfire." What does this mean--what are the potential problems that could be causing this and does anyone have any ideas about how much it will cost to fix
Replace the spark plugs and ignition wires. If that doesn't help, it ma
be a coil or computer problem, or something else. On older cars, groun
leads can become corroded and lead to electrical problems, so check th
grounds for the battery and engine and clean them up if necessary
mechanic says that the spark plugs, ignition wires and one rear coil are all bad. it sucks. $399! eak

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Re: Jerky Manual Accent--Ignition Misfire?
 

unehepginagal wrote:
> unehepginagal wrote:> I have a 2000 Manuel 2-door Hyundai Accent that's been jerking violently at the low ends of lower gears (and occasionally higher ones, even less occasionally idle). The check engine light flashes on and off sometimes, but on the higher end of the gear, the car seems to "catch" and drive fine. I've been told this is probably an "ignition misfire." What does this mean--what are the potential problems that could be causing this and does anyone have any ideas about how much it will cost to fix?
> Replace the spark plugs and ignition wires. If that doesn't help, it may
> be a coil or computer problem, or something else. On older cars, ground
> leads can become corroded and lead to electrical problems, so check the
> grounds for the battery and engine and clean them up if necessary.
> mechanic says that the spark plugs, ignition wires and one rear coil are all bad. it sucks. $399! eak!

That sounds WAY high, price-wise. Plugs should run $5-$40 (depending on
type) and wires $40-$50. It's hard to believe that the coil and
installation would be another $300+.

Re: Jerky Manual Accent--Ignition Misfire?
 

unehepginagal wrote:
> unehepginagal wrote:> I have a 2000 Manuel 2-door Hyundai Accent that's been jerking violently at the low ends of lower gears (and occasionally higher ones, even less occasionally idle). The check engine light flashes on and off sometimes, but on the higher end of the gear, the car seems to "catch" and drive fine. I've been told this is probably an "ignition misfire." What does this mean--what are the potential problems that could be causing this and does anyone have any ideas about how much it will cost to fix?
> Replace the spark plugs and ignition wires. If that doesn't help, it may
> be a coil or computer problem, or something else. On older cars, ground
> leads can become corroded and lead to electrical problems, so check the
> grounds for the battery and engine and clean them up if necessary.
> mechanic says that the spark plugs, ignition wires and one rear coil are all bad. it sucks. $399! eak!

That sounds WAY high, price-wise. Plugs should run $5-$40 (depending on
type) and wires $40-$50. It's hard to believe that the coil and
installation would be another $300+.

Re: Jerky Manual Accent--Ignition Misfire?
 

Brian Nystrom wrote:

> unehepginagal wrote:
> >unehepginagal wrote:> I have a 2000 Manuel 2-door Hyundai Accent
> that's been jerking violently at the low ends of lower gears (and
> occasionally higher ones, even less occasionally idle). The check
> engine light flashes on and off sometimes, but on the higher end of
> the gear, the car seems to "catch" and drive fine. I've been told
> this is probably an "ignition misfire." What does this mean--what are
> the potential problems that could be causing this and does anyone
> have any ideas about how much it will cost to fix?
> > Replace the spark plugs and ignition wires. If that doesn't help,
> > it may be a coil or computer problem, or something else. On older
> > cars, ground leads can become corroded and lead to electrical
> > problems, so check the grounds for the battery and engine and clean
> > them up if necessary. mechanic says that the spark plugs, ignition
> > wires and one rear coil are all bad. it sucks. $399! eak!
>
> That sounds WAY high, price-wise. Plugs should run $5-$40 (depending
> on type) and wires $40-$50. It's hard to believe that the coil and
> installation would be another $300+.

And even if Hyundai America wants big bucks for a coil I'm sure you
could locate one in a salvage yard for much less.

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Re: Jerky Manual Accent--Ignition Misfire?
 

Brian Nystrom wrote:

> unehepginagal wrote:
> >unehepginagal wrote:> I have a 2000 Manuel 2-door Hyundai Accent
> that's been jerking violently at the low ends of lower gears (and
> occasionally higher ones, even less occasionally idle). The check
> engine light flashes on and off sometimes, but on the higher end of
> the gear, the car seems to "catch" and drive fine. I've been told
> this is probably an "ignition misfire." What does this mean--what are
> the potential problems that could be causing this and does anyone
> have any ideas about how much it will cost to fix?
> > Replace the spark plugs and ignition wires. If that doesn't help,
> > it may be a coil or computer problem, or something else. On older
> > cars, ground leads can become corroded and lead to electrical
> > problems, so check the grounds for the battery and engine and clean
> > them up if necessary. mechanic says that the spark plugs, ignition
> > wires and one rear coil are all bad. it sucks. $399! eak!
>
> That sounds WAY high, price-wise. Plugs should run $5-$40 (depending
> on type) and wires $40-$50. It's hard to believe that the coil and
> installation would be another $300+.

And even if Hyundai America wants big bucks for a coil I'm sure you
could locate one in a salvage yard for much less.

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