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Old 08-30-2008   #1 (permalink)
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I just put in a new amp in my 03 civic ex and i have all the wires separated the power on one side and preamps on the other and i have a tick from the spark plugs and as far as i know they are the same ones the factory put in how would i fix this problem could it be the spark plugs doing it or something else
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Re: Spark Plug Tick
what does it sound like, ticking from speakers? you gotta make sure the factory grounds are tight and connected to bare metal, then run a new ground and power wire from stereo to battery. do not use stock factory harness for power and ground! also make sure your amp is properly grounded to bare metal.
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my amps are grounded to bare metal the radio is using the factory harness i'll try connecting it to the same as the amps thanks
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it didnt work
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are you using resistor style spark plugs?
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they might be they are the factory plugs so if i get different plugs will that help
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factory plugs are resistor, actually most you can buy are these days to cut down EMF interference. idk what else it could be. you sure the deck is okay?
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I just put in a new amp in my 03 civic ex and i have all the wires separated the power on one side and preamps on the other and i have a tick from the spark plugs and as far as i know they are the same ones the factory put in how would i fix this problem could it be the spark plugs doing it or something else
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valve adjustment?
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what valve
the valves in your engine.

there are 12 of them.

and they tick when out of spec.
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^yeah they do when they are off.

IMO the d17 is naturally a little loud on the valve / spark side.
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the valves in your engine.

there are 12 of them.

and they tick when out of spec.
What?
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I guess he forgot about the VTEC valve.
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