1998 Lincoln Town Car Replace 8 Coils

1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
132 MILES
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GABEWATT
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do i need to replace all 8 coils?
Feb 12, 2013 at 4:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Not unless they are all bad. What is happening that makes you feel it may need done?
Feb 12, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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GABEWATT
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have replaced 3 and still wont start
Feb 12, 2013 at 4:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I doubt that they all have gone bad. Are you getting spark to the plugs? Were there any codes you had before taking it apart
Feb 12, 2013 at 4:53 PM
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GABEWATT
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cylinder 6 was misfiring replaced it and it drove good for a day.needs diagnostic test?
Feb 12, 2013 at 4:55 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I wouldn't spend the money on all the coils, Check to see if you are getting spark and fuel to the engine.
Feb 12, 2013 at 4:58 PM
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