1998-2002 Honda Accord 3.0 V6 Spark Plug Replacement

[@tonyjr5131]

8 years later still a help thanks for the info

[@matthewsequoyah2665]

As a fan of old-shCooL Hondas I’m So thankful to find video tutorials like this. I just obtained a garaged 2002 Accord EX-V6 with only 136K on it, to jazz up a bit and 1st thing I’m gonna do is put some fresh sparks in it 😃👍 Thanks

[@Family__Guy_]

I also just bought the same car. Fun drive

[@1alphared]

The thing with NGK plugs is that they are already self-lubricating and corrosion resistant. They have to be installed dry. Never put anti-seize on them. I used to only coat the washer but as of recently found no need to even do that. Change those plugs once in a while and they will never seize up and you get great gas mileage. Remember to check the gap!

[@lexidenton9307]

What do you mean check the gap?

[@austinjames3144]

@@lexidenton9307 properly installed spark plugs are tightened down using a torque wrench and tightened to the amount specified by the spark plugs. I think most for the accord here require a .044"/1.1mm gap although some require a different size and some come pre gapped( so you can just tighten them down without worrying about a torque wrench or gap), but not all so just make sure to check before replacing.

[@austinjames3144]

@@lexidenton9307 in the video above he says once tight then tighten it about 1/8th turn or 20degree angle because that will tighten it approximately to the .044" gap required. He should be using a torque wrench to get it exact but not everyone has one and for some this will suffice.

[@teenice894]

You can use the coil to take out the spark plug after loosening

[@tedmich]

its a 6mm allen/hex bolt on the coil packs, 7/32 is ~ 5.5mm and can damage the socket. Having one that goes on your ratchet makes it WAY easier especially in the back.

[@amstaffmike80]

I don't understand why, after changing the plugs and it idled smooth on start up, would you unplug the coil packs? If it's smooth then all the connections were fine, unplugging those was more than likely throwing codes through your computer and the Service engine soon light on the dash, flashing like crazy (which you couldn't see happening). No reason to kill the spark to that cylinder. I wouldn't recommend that to anyone looking for help with their spark plug change. Did a great job until that last 3 mins

[@jillregal4532]

YooDisMike i wonder if he cross threaded a couple 🔌 from the glare off his 🥽

[@ERStheWhite]

The reason behind unplugging the coils is to insure that there are no misfires. If a misfire occurs from a bad spark plug (even if it’s new) it will not change anything while it’s running.

[@cperkins172]

I agree, when he did that I couldn’t understand the reason either. I also thought he was going to change the coil packs. If the plugs wear….those can wear too.

[@toddbuckley558]

11 yrs later and its a gr8 help. I gotta do mine tomorrow morning before the weekend is over

[@subtoshayde6619]

Great tutorial but I would recommend doing one spark plug at a time as opposed to three at once, etc. I start my car after each plug change to ensure there are no problems. If you were to change numerous plugs at the same time and then start the car to discover a misfire, then potentially you have to remove all of them (instead of one) to troubleshoot. It's a tad tedious to do it this way but worth it if there's a problem.

[@LuLzification]

+Peter Dragon I thought he unplugged the spark plugs one at a time, while the engine was running, so that he could check if there was a problem. If the RPMs drop it means the spark plug was installed correctly right?

[@ah6501]

Your all need to do some research because your suppose to let engine be cold before working on that job.

[@lexidenton9307]

This is my first time doing This. How would you know if there where a problem when after changing one? I can only tell it’s misfiring when I drive it. Thanks for the great questions and comments

[@zacharyboone5846]

$60 for top of the line plugs. it’s 2023 i just spent $70 on the bottom of the line plugs from autozone lol oh how times have changed🤡 ty for the help tho bro you’re the goat i got a missfire hoping this fixes it!

[@paules0099]

You can thank Joe Biden...

[@zacharyboone5846]

@@paules0099 he’s just the puppet. There’s a lot of people that are more responsible but either way yeah it’s shitty out here. Turns out one of my coils went bad so the misfire was a simple fix at least 👍😂

[@rev.dionneboissiere8995]

Very informative, never thought that much work to simply reach the spark plugs. learned much thank you

[@CC_est94]

Thanks man. I only had to replace 2, but this video helped out a lot, especially with the testing part. She runs perfectly now.

[@CharlietoKind]

Thanks for watching . What was wrong with the engine?

[@CC_est94]

+CharlietoKind After hurricane Hermine came through, she started vibrating and switching gears slower. Flashing engine light and TCS light came on. Took it to the part store and they said it was the #2 and #5 coils. Replaced them and spark plugs less than 2 hours ago and she's good now.

[@CharlietoKind]

+Carlton Gamble sometimes after I drive though a massive puddle of water really fast or wash my engine bay my engine misfires because o2 sensor and engine coils respectively. After it dries out its fine

[@CC_est94]

+CharlietoKind Thanks man.

[@10lilzoe]

CharlietoKind so that may have been my issue, probably just a sensor. Might not need to replace anything then!

[@CharlietoKind]

it should be 13 ft/lbs, it doesnt need to be exactly that, but make sure the plug is snug, not loose or not tight either.. snug is when you tighten it by hand till it stops, and give it a little turn with some force till it stops

[@ChuckNorris-og5pu]

Take the manifold cover off and put them somewhere safe. *proceeds to throw them to the ground* Great video though thank you!

[@azaelrocha747]

lol

[@LoudProudNPunk1]

I personally see no point in getting the expensive plugs. I recently changed the plugs out on my '98 Civic, I just used what the manual told me to use. They were NGK's and didn't come pre-gapped. Only cost me $10 for the 4, and only took me like 15 minutes! My car now runs awesomely again. And for all the people complaining about it being a pain to get the back row of plugs in and out on a Honda V6, have you seen other manufacturer's V6's? Yeah Honda's are easy. At least Honda was thoughtful enough to flatten out the air intake manifold. Except for the cheesy plastic engine covers, no removal of anything needed.

[@LoudProudNPunk1]

***** So far the worst I've seen are the transverse mounted Toyota V6's. You have to practically take half of the damn car apart just to get to the rear bank. Yes I'm exaggerating, but you know what I mean. My wife has an '02 Camry with the V6. fortunately the plugs for that car last about 120k miles. Not difficult for a certified experienced tech, but a nightmare for an inexperienced novice like myself.

[@CharlietoKind]

LoudProudNPunk1 I agree. This is why I love Hondas.. They pay a lot of attention to detail, and many automotive techs say honda's are the easiest to fix. The new accord's with the V6's are basically the same design.. Honda doesnt change their designs unless they have too

[@LoudProudNPunk1]

Thus why I'm going to school to become a Honda technician. I love working on those vehicles, especially mine. So simple under the hood and with so much more room to move around in, relatively speaking. I wish I could say the same about Accords, but still easy compared to other brands. I especially love Honda's J-series V6's!

[@josephfraire4096]

LoudProudNPunk1 I hope your a Honda tech now buddy ! That’s awesome I found your comment all these years later. I’ve just recently purchased my first car An it’s an accord 02 157 miles. Gunna take to get looked at see what’s still am what needs to be changed.

[@lexidenton9307]

@@LoudProudNPunk1 will you keep an eye out for a 2008-2011 ish Honda Accord to buy used

[@madwhite4366]

It was helpful,but I would of liked to have seen you go through the pain stank of doing the back 3,cause that is the big challenge.still,very helpful,though.

[@tainocris9664]

Yeah i wanted to see the back

[@glennschaub6303]

The back is surprisingly easy . Use a 1/4 drive ratchet with 7mm hex socket on coil . Turn coil 180* and point the wire end down . Tilt down and move a little bit and slides out . Take 6” extension with spark plug socket maneuver onto spark plug attach ratchet and remove or replace using 3/8 drive ratchet extension and spark plug socket . It was easily done within an hour .

[@glennschaub6303]

Excuse me it’s a HW6 hex socket

[@1alphared]

Thank you for the video. 1/8 turn is subjective. Better to use a torque wrench and use the proper setting.

[@CharlietoKind]

the 1998-2000 coupe/sedan bumper remains the same, 2001-2002 bumper is redesigned. For the engine, somewhere in 2000, they redesigned only cosmetic items like the plastic cover near the air intake. 1998-2000 v6 accord has spark plug wires running through the engine, 2000-2002 has spark plug wires running under the plastic.. mine is a 2000 w the wires under the plastic. mfg date of my accord is 5/00 btw, you sure know your hondas! thanks for watching

[@johnbernardini5444]

Thank You Charlie, Awesome Work for the Spark Plugs

[@CharlietoKind]

Thank you for watching!

[@94DerpQueen]

Neat, I may try it. I have the exact same model. Thanks for sharing!

[@golfmanmatt]

yup, the NGK's have a trivalent coating or something like that. Your not suppose to use ant-sieze installing them, but if you take them out to check them you need to use some ant-sieze to reinstall the same ones. I hate to knock the kid, though. He did fine.

[@CharlietoKind]

we're all grown up now, huh...i was a kid back then ... and i sure do regret throwing that pos out the window.. but what's done is done.. and its kinda cool looking back on how we all once were as a kid..

[@lexidenton9307]

How would I know after changing each one if I did it correctly. The other comments say to check for a misfire. I can only really tell though when I’m driving it if there’s a misfire. Haven’t taken it apart yet though! Thanks so much for the video CharlietoKind!

[@johnnyb7105]

Damn those are Nice Sparkplug's

[@ericarose3631]

No mention of using a torque wrench? Also, NGK recommends that you do NOT put anti-seize on the spark plugs.

[@michaelmoody9878]

Dude did you check the spark plugs gap before installing them?

[@alejandrollamas692]

Nice step by step explanation...thanks.

[@mikeyjimenez6054]

Iriduim is now better than platinum now. Crazy how technology advanced in 9 years

[@raging_carnut]

Damn I lost my time here. The beauty is to show the ones in the back. Anyone can do the front ones

[@theextremeteam4733]

Those are hard considering all the hoses

[@CalmWatersLiving]

Great video, took away the fear of DIY.

[@stevencasey1016]

That's my best car it's very nice to work on

[@teamjesus7087]

Oh I bet you had fun with the back

[@kiraniceberg8854]

Change the PCV valve to you will save money on gas and will perform better. And you sand your spark plugs as well. those spark plugs looked okay to me lol.. Guy never did the back gave up hahaha

[@THERIPPER216]

I'm having a coolant leak near the reservoir I've replaced it and I keep seeing a puddle of coolant under the battery on that metal holder( plate? And i have to keep filling the coolant every day but I see drops of coolant on the reservoir cap I think it's the hose that connects to the radiator that goes to the reservoir but I'm not 100% sure it only happens when I drive it and when I park it the coolant tank is empty and there's just dried up coolant splatters on the engine bay showing that it's coming the coolant tank

[@ChrisMinter85]

Good info. Thanks for making this!

[@brivera98]

How come every time you upload a video, the first rating is a dislike? I don't understand people.

[@CharlietoKind]

thanks for the tip. I'll sure try them next time! -Charlie

[@GScott-sx9ld]

I love my Honda. Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@manuellopez6338]

Good Shit Love The HD Camera Angles!

[@loving1fourlife]

Thank you. This is going to be a big help.😊

[@TjDetwilder]

Thanks for the help!!!!! Mine came out awesome

[@CharlietoKind]

so you dont have to buy a spark plug socket. (so the spark plug doesn't slip out of the socket and fall and damage the gap on the plug)

[@lexidenton9307]

Where can I get a spark plug socket? Also, what do I do if I need to do the coils and the plugs. (I’ve never done this before) :) One last question: When there is a misfire. Is there anything besides plugs, coils, and wires it could be? All 6 of my are misfits at the same time, and want to make sure I get to the root of the problem Thank you CharlietoKind!

[@tylapple]

Thanks for the help, good vid

[@proskill4900]

Damn so much more hassle to get to the plugs on the V6 Accords. My 2002 4-cyclinder Accord plugs are all lined up at the front :D Anyways, I thought people usually go hand tight then 1/4 of a turn. Why did you decide to do 1/8 of a turn? That paper in the socket trick - gotta give you credit for that!

[@flouncymagoo9766]

Good job, man. Wish us luck

[@CharlietoKind]

you can buy the ignition coils on ebay (used) but the better option would order it from a local honda dealer (new)

[@bosssanchez3247]

Or Autozone

[@boowee637]

Oem spark plugs are the best plugs you can buy for your engine...

[@jspr152]

Very helpful, good video.

[@cesarcarofelix4096]

Thanks for the info

[@396phickman]

"put it somewhere safe" "CRASH!" that's what I'm talking about lol!

[@an0therdimensi0n99]

you never mentioned gapping the new plugs....now i gotta take them all back out

[@CharlietoKind]

They come pre gapped so should be good to install but doesn’t mean it could have gotten damaged from Shipping . Always a good idea to check

[@pwrstrkcmmns]

nice write up!! the antiseize is a very good thing have for any items being threaded on aluminum. on the tight socket head screws i recommend using penetrating oil like PB blaster you can shoot a little bit on them as you disassemble the connectors and stuff should be able to come off very easy! also apply some dialectric grease on the tip of the boot and on the plug connectors (consider it cheap insurance) rj

[@danhockeyman]

What is the purpose of the paper in the socket? Thanks

[@neelybizness]

great video. thanks

[@audyauttures8114]

Thank you for your time it good video

[@lockheed08]

The book says 2/3, and you did 1/8. That's a big difference

[@knightrdrx]

ahh! this looks more like my 2006 accord...a hex bit! i knew there was something i was missing..i tried an allen wrench and it didn't budge.

[@user-tv8rs1wg4l]

My Honda accord wiring harness for the coils is the exact same as shown in the video. Where can I find an extra harness ? I’ve looked everywhere I feel

[@shanetorrez1047]

So your plugs came pre gapped? If not that would be a major thing to mention?

[@Fernandez.1987]

Or you could use the coils to retract the spark plugs

[@haridoss2133]

Good video.

[@Dflonn]

I found 3 of those loose. Pollyanna why they misfire. I also found oil on the boots and plugs in the front bank.

[@SideQuestSteve]

Many thanks!

[@sherrychristian1655]

Ty!

[@CharlietoKind]

it should be fine, my concern is that it is too soft and might not catch

[@GBEQUICKSCPOE]

Vtecs aren’t that bad if you drive a manual they are really fun to drive.

[@muhammadrezaulkarim5850]

helpful. thanks

[@johnnygalvan5186]

Is there a link where they show you how to have your heater work again? My car only throws ac air.. i bought my car a year ago and havent use my heater cause weather didnt required it.. but its getting cold up here

[@roxanadaila]

Awesome, I can't wait to try this myself :)

[@ronbo714]

What about gapping your plugs?

[@CharlietoKind]

they come pregapped. no need. I believe it says so on the instructions also

[@repairsinstallsandbuilds]

Check out my spark plug install here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYmUoammhK5pf7s

[@Tootall7]

I have a 1998 Honda Accord LX V6 and I do not have the clips yours does how is that?

[@redballzmatt]

thank you!

[@folorunshoadeyemi6783]

Pls kindly put me through on how to replace my racing switch on my Honda accord 1998 model thanks

[@mrbriceno3949]

aymazing

[@christophernavarro1803]

Why didn't you show the hard part? Which was the back three spark plugs removed.

[@samljer]

Dont test your work that way, high chance of damage. and you would also hear the pinging anyway. if you dont your fine, if you do then you can test that way IF YOU HAVE TO. personally a $30 CEL reader would tell you which "codes on the non-ignition would throw the light"

[@justinduong9550]

While I was changing my spark plugs, two of the ignition coil rubber boots got stuck to the spark plug and I am having trouble removing them. The two spark plugs with the rubber boots still attached to them are in the back too, which makes it a lot harder to remove. What should I do?

[@CharlietoKind]

Justin Duong I think you can try spraying some penetrating oil down the whole, let it soak for a bit, then try removing it. I've never had this issue . Best of luck

[@lilsmokerboi204]

damn bro how ur headlights so clear lmk

[@siggynohud8444]

Either he put new ones on or what you can do is bucket of water and wet sand both the headlights where you’ve almost got all the foggy ness out of it. Then get a really fine grit sand paper like 1200 grit or higher then buff them with buffer compound then use that white racing glaze polish and they should come out looking brand new. Make sure you get all the scratches out with the compound before using glaze polish

[@krystalbrown8585]

Hey I followed exact instruction for spark plug change, now my car is misfiring and idling bad. Drives rough prior to this I had no problems with car. It cel is also throwing codes for cylinder 1,3,4,5,6 random misfiring can you please help me. Im using iridium plugs for vehicle

[@CharlietoKind]

did you connect all the plugs correctly and seat the ignition coils correctly? were the spark plugs tight? is it always like that or just temporary?

[@charlesnguyen771]

Do I have to get 6 distributors too? I heard it is a lot more efficient and you get more horsepower gain

[@CharlietoKind]

charles nguyen only if something is wrong with them in the first place

[@jamestorres8745]

just wanted to say that a honda is metric and not standard sockets. The 5/8 should be a 16mm and not sure what the 7/16 should be but it is probably an 8mm or smaller.

[@DragonToyz]

v6 injin?

[@gradyboi2]

Your car is what year? Looks like a 2000 or below but has the 2001-2002 motor. Also for 2001-2002 v6 models you will need that allen key.

[@happyavacado1495]

Allen wrench 😒🤨

[@kennythx9395]

I don't see the point in safety glasses when changing something like spark plugs. working under the car changing oil or something then yea but sparkplugs no.

[@bsgarey]

+KmoneyTheCucumber Back slip the wrench and bang right into the eye.

[@theunchartedmap]

in the manual it says 2 thirds of a turn or 13 pounds how much is that? cause In this video he barely turns it.

[@mikeyjimenez6054]

Did you change the coil boot as well? I know it was 9 years ago so maybe you remember

[@CharlietoKind]

No the boot was original

[@mikeyjimenez6054]

@@CharlietoKind How long did that last? I heard the boot is recommended to replace

[@CharlietoKind]

@@mikeyjimenez6054 it was original till it got sold in 2021

[@gracejohnson2015]

my car is av6 Honda accord....1997...I see it leaking coolant when I look underneath....by the disclosure in the bottom. ..is there a water hose somewhere under here

[@oscarmaade]

+Grace Johnson yes there is 2 hoses the lower and upper radiator hose. if you see coolant leaking it can be due to either a bad hose or a leak in your radiator. i had this problem but it was my radiator that was broken and it had to be completely swapped out. Radiators are usually plastic aluminum build so they can crack. Be sure to check your hoses first. you can buy parts on eBay or other retailers. a radiator fix is inexpensive so don't go paying a mechanic some outrageous amount of cash.

[@jorjiagurlt]

My 1998 Honda Accord V6 has spark plug wires not the coil packs. I thought all generation6 would be the same under the hood?

[@ProdByKeys]

+Tiffany Farmer usually yes, but once 2000 hit, Honda made some few changes, 1 being the coil on plug change, rather than plug wires.

[@lexidenton9307]

@@ProdByKeys I’ve never done this job before. So on the hole spark plug, wire, coil system, is there anything else that could be causing all 6 to misfire? Also, are you saying on a 2002 there are only plugs and coils? I have a 2002 Honda Accord and all 6 are misfiring. Please reply. Thank you so much!!

[@garycooper7345]

You KZbin mechanics never show how to get the rear ones...

[@FJRism]

Is there any way to identify the ignition coils if you put them back out of sequence?

[@CharlietoKind]

The wires are different lengths. The coil themselves don’t matter

[@CharlietoKind]

7/32 It was a bit loose but it was the closest thing I had. The 8/32 (1/4) allen/hex bit wouldn't fit. You can find these bits basically anywhere even wally world for cheap. good luck!

[@OnlyAverage507]

How come you dont show details on how to change the rear plugs? Thats where people have trouble, but good video anyways

[@gilbertcastellon1655]

You probably didn't even change the rear spark plugs lol and those plugs u got are only better if u r tuning the engine

[@CR7R10DG19]

😂

[@esemrjoker213]

how much torque do i need to tied the sparkplugs for a 04 honda accord v6

[@tabbycat6458]

Would you happen to know what could be going on with my 98 honda accord dam thing dosent want to start only wen it rains. If anyone knows please let me know

[@anabanales4957]

What size did u use to take out the spark plug

[@2Original2b4gotten]

what size allen/hex wrench did you use to take off those bolts?

[@stevencasey1016]

Im looking for great Honda 1998 r 2000 in good condition

[@rosecabrera4798]

tyson gumbs I'm selling one

[@devongomes3411]

Now how do I do this on a 4.0L 4wd v6 sohc 2002 Mazda b400

[@jenniferbrown-west782]

You didn't record the back. Tell everyone what size extension you needed to do the 3 in the back. Plus it's no easy feat.

[@Mex1canPapi1]

cool

[@Storytime22297]

Wait my accord v6 has wires still

[@samljer]

likely because its the exact same process. the only issue is getting back there. use a stool.