new plug swap/change?
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new plug swap/change?
I have been reading some threads regarding issues with a (service charging system) code and certain spark plugs. I have been running ngk tr6ix iridium Plugs(?) for awhile with a mail order tune from ecs. I have been getting that code at idle since tuned.....i heard that theres a service bulletin regarding that code and high performance spark plugs. Is it more likely the tune or plugs? Would it hurt to swap out to tr6 plugs?
* car is na now but will be fi in near future*
* car is na now but will be fi in near future*
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The tune shouldn't cause it. Just swap plugs to the OEM AC Delco Iridium's You wont see and performance decrease. It will most likely solve your issue.
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I have been reading some threads regarding issues with a (service charging system) code and certain spark plugs. I have been running ngk tr6ix iridium Plugs(?) for awhile with a mail order tune from ecs. I have been getting that code at idle since tuned.....i heard that theres a service bulletin regarding that code and high performance spark plugs. Is it more likely the tune or plugs? Would it hurt to swap out to tr6 plugs?
* car is na now but will be fi in near future*
* car is na now but will be fi in near future*
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I have been reading some threads regarding issues with a (service charging system) code and certain spark plugs. I have been running ngk tr6ix iridium Plugs(?) for awhile with a mail order tune from ecs. I have been getting that code at idle since tuned.....i heard that theres a service bulletin regarding that code and high performance spark plugs. Is it more likely the tune or plugs? Would it hurt to swap out to tr6 plugs?
* car is na now but will be fi in near future*
* car is na now but will be fi in near future*
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yep its been known to happen on the iridium plugs, I was told don't use them that they are brittle and the tip can break and do a lot of damage, also I find a better et at the track with fresh plugs and the copper is so much cheaper and easily gaped to my specification.
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