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Old May 26, 2005
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why are spark plug wires so expensive?

am I looking at the wrong places I was looking for some spark plug wires for my 02 civic, and I was seeing prices in the hundreds, I know I am a dumb *** but please help me out
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Uh, our cars dont need wires because we have the coils directly over the cyl.

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I'll let you in on a secret. Our ignition is coil based and does not use wires.
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i dont know, maybe cause you need them?? you should get a kia, they dont use plug wires. thats what i heard... lol
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^ read the post above yours.
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Originally Posted by gearbox
I'll let you in on a secret. Our ignition is coil based and does not use wires.

"Somebody stole his plug wires!!!"

Reminds me of people that come in and say their A/C doesn't work.....open the hood to find out they don't have A/C...
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This type of basic knowledge is also available in your owners manual. Who whoula thought?
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Originally Posted by gearbox
This type of basic knowledge is also available in your owners manual. Who whoula thought?
That would entail some reading, or 'searching', both of which we know that some people seem to have problems with.....
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damn right I hate doing both
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^^^^ ha ha dude you just made my day, thanks that was a good laugh.
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damn, look under the hood.
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lol (direct ignition)
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There are the plasma booster things. I cant find the link. Thats what you can upgrade, and they also have upgraded wires that go to those. What are the 4 things that go above the spark plug. I cant think of the damn word, so I cant find the site.
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Ignition Coil, this type of ignition can be called direct, DIS (distributorless ignition system), Coil On Plug, among other things.
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plasma coils suck
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