Q: replacing ignition coils due to misfire
replaced the ignition coils with Bosch recommended 0221504470 and the car does not fire. When i put the old one ( the ones removed) car works for all cylinders except the bad one which misfires.Battery is good, spark plugs are new.
I notice very small amount of gas on top of ignition coil. want to know what's the problem
My car has 70000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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