I have a 2003 grand Marquis that I need to change the 7th coil pack , my question is where and how?

Dave C

• 1050 Answers
• Posted on Mar 14, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 grand am 3.4 code p0304

More likely a plugged injector as that code is specific to cylinder # 3 These engines are also very prone to failed intake manifold gaskets and stuck valve lifters. I think I'd start with a compression test, if that's good, go injector. If the compression is bad, you've got a can of worms. Hold off on the O2, I don't think it's related.

old marine

• 2426 Answers
• Posted on Sep 29, 2009

SOURCE: Need diagram to replace serpentine belt for 2003 Merc/ Grand Marq

From the Dayco web site:

SOURCE: I need to change the coil on the 7th cylinder on

Lincoln had a problem with the cylinder coils. I am sure you have fixed yours already, but in the future if you run into the same problem, call your local dealer, they replaced 2 in my 2004 free of charge.

Duane Wong

• 6826 Answers
• Posted on Jul 17, 2010

SOURCE: i want to replace coil pack on my 1998 mercury

Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe if interfering.
2. Disconnect the connector from the ignition coil.
   
   
3. Remove the bolt from the ignition coil.
   
   
4. Remove the ignition coil on plug.

1. Install ignition coil on spark plug.
2. Install ignition coil bolt. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).
   
   
3. Reconnect the ignition coil electrical connector.
   
   
4. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe if removed earlier.

SOURCE: 2003 grand marquis with misfire code p0316

The first problem you have is assuming that the ignition coil is the only thing that can cause a misfire.

Diagnostic Test Code (DTC) P0316 is a "continuous memory only" code that indicates that there is a fault causing a misfire during the first 1000 revolutions of the crankshaft immediately after engine start-up. This should be accompanied by the regular cylinder misfire monitors (Codes P0301 through P0310) unless the misfire does not continue long enough for the regular misfire monitors to determine which cylinder is misfiring.

In order to determine what is actually causing the problem, you must have access to a scan tool that can perform Key On Engine Off (KOEO) fault testing and Key On Engine Running (KOER) fault testing as well as interfacing with the onboard engine computer to read live data and perform system tests.

Please note that generic OBD code readers DO NOT have the capabilities to do what you need to diagnose this problem. You will most likely get additional DTCs that can help lead you to find the source of the problem when KOEO and KOER tests are run. Generic OBD code readers can access only continuous memory DTCs.

Possibilities/conditions/systems that can cause this code are:
>Camshaft Position Sensor
>Low fuel: less than 1/8 tank
>Stuck open EGR Valve
>Blocked EGR passages
>Ignition system
>Fuel Injectors
>Fuel injector control circuits
>Running out of fuel
>EVAP canister purge valve
>Fuel Pressure
>Evaporative emissions system
>Base engine (mechanical) problems