Car will not start

Tiny
CNCSEAN75
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  • 2006 ACURA MDX
  • 125,000 MILES
Had an problem with a spark plug coming loose which ended up destroying coil pack got misfire on 3 and 5. Replaced spark plugs and coil packs car turns over but won't start.
Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 AT 12:07 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

First, were all coils replaced? If so, is there any chance you mixed up the wiring to each coil? Let me know that first.

Next, have you checked to see if there is spark to the plugs? Does the engine fire at all indicating there may be spark to a couple cylinders?

Here is a link showing how to check for ignition spark:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

If there is no spark and nothing was mixed up, next I need you to confirm ground to the coil packs (which is a common ground) was damaged. To do this, disconnect one coil at a time and check for continuity between a known good ground and the center pin in the connector. See the attached picture.

Here are a couple links you may find helpful. You will need an ohm meter/multi meter to test for continuity.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Do this and let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe
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Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 AT 6:20 PM

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