97 i30 Ignition condensor?

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tyquan23
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So i had my car tested for a missfire problem i have and they said i needed ignition coils,spark plugs,and a ignition condensor.Ive did research on it and didnt see anything but a a/c condensor.so my question is it a such thing as a ignition condensor?


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maxhopper
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http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/1997/EC.pdf
Page EC-297 shows the condensor.

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loystock
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Please do a 'spark test' first and as needed, replace the spark plugs. BTW, how many miles on the plugs? OEM plugs are rated up to 105K miles. Condenser seldom fails. Coils are expensive and should only be replaced if confirmed bad.

Clean the ground wires/points of the main engine harness. They are adjacent to the intake plenum. Just follow the main harness at the front and you will find two wires connected to the frame.

NutriaforBreakfast
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I wouldn't do anything this time unless the car is running poorly

If it does it again soon please note this "engine misfire" code is a very general
description and does not tell you what the real problem is. You would probably start
where Loystock says. I have noticed the emissions system is another place to start
diagnosis with a low speed miss even though it could be the coils or about anything else


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