What would cause a car to keep frying coil packs?

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Soarer
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What would cause a car to keep frying coil packs?

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Well, anyone know? Could the alternator be overcharging?
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glennda5id
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Post by glennda5id »

You are overworking them, ie, they are drawing too much current. I would start with grounding issues, assuming you have already replaced your plugs and wires
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