Q: Ignition coil needs replacing
I am thinking the ignition coil needs to be replaced. The car is misfiring and the Service Engine Soon light is coming on.
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Hi there. A misfire in an engine can be due to a faulty ignition coil, spark plus, distributor, or spark plug wires. Have a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, run a diagnostic check on the misfiring issue to correctly identify the cause of the misfire.
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