How to Remove broken coil Pack boot on Honda Pilot ( to remove spark plug)

[@ronniefritz2508]

bro im having the same EXACT issue! its been 4 days now and it was the LAST DAMN coil in the BACK of the engine. THANK YOU for your video im about to walk up to O'Reilly's right now and get me a pic! Thanks again!

[@chingchongbakahi3466]

Word hanger is a dope idea ...bought picks already

[@rickycoley6328]

Thank you for the information. Job well done.

[@charleslacombe359]

Yes you CAN just buy the boot ! I too bought a whole set of coils just to eliminate any questions , BUT.... for future reference you CAN get the boot. BTW your better off buying parts online, i got a set of 6 coils for under $150 which was $25 a piece instead of the $80 per at auto zone !

[@nuusavi3724]

Just had the same probem. I tried the pick but it just would not come off. I spent 3 hrs poking it. I gave up. Based on your idea i super glued a screw on top of a arts a craft stick. Waited over night to make sure it was on for good. I screwed it to the rubber boot and with plier I slowly pulled it off on the second try. Thanks for the idea. I spent less than a $1.00 making this. And spent $30.00 buying needle nose pliers and picks which did not work for me.

[@billydavidson4473]

Straighten a coat hanger.Bend a tiny hook on the end.Shove it along the spark plug through the hole in the boot.Yank it out.Not too hard.I have had to do all 4 plugs 3 different times on a civic after buying shitty Amazon coils.

[@franciscogrullon357]

Thank you sir , this was very helpful

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

Thank you i'm dealing with this right now

[@edithg.6862]

We used a wire hanger and folded one edge to a u hook ....thank god it worked!!!

[@JD-138]

Thanks man! i broke off TWO coil packs last night and was up all night worrying how i was going to get to work monday. These things did the job. Had to use both picks at the same time to get enough of a grip on the rubber to pull it out.

[@davidclinansmith3857]

Dude, you're THE MAN! I didn't have picks and AutoZone was closed so I used a kabob skewer. I cut a couple notches in the end of it with tin snips so I could spin it once it was in and get grip. I hope that helps some body else.

[@dougmalcolm5391]

What happened is the spark plug backed out very common on that truck the black color on plug and boot is from exhaust gasses at dealer we see it all the time in plugs have been replaced and the person that replaced them did not torque them to the proper value. Another way to remove the burned and over heated boot is to break off the top of the plug and pull the boot out with plug top still attached the boot seize to the plug but great job

[@ejohnson107]

I really appreciate you bro, I was like it felt like rubber was preventing my socket making contact with the spark plug.. I looked at the old coils and two of the boots are stuck down in there.. I’m using my dread Locc needle It’s cheaper. $1.49 and I had it on hand 😂

[@vickirichardt2344]

This is impossible because the coil only clamps on to the top of spark plug so how did it get covered over the spark plug??

[@jerrettbrown1845]

Do you are a fucking lifesaver I was about to cry like a baby

[@asimkhan8620]

Thanks bro! Your tip in this vid did the trick and got me out of a bind!

[@blown93cobra1]

man you are awesome! i've been messing with this thing forever and finally i used the straight pick and it worked on the first try! the bent ones weren't doing anything and i was starting to wonder if i was going to have to tear it apart. so i can not thank you enough!!

[@biggonyouTechWhisperer]

This is exactly why i made video wasn't sure if it was worth making but this is why i did.

[@santossingleterry2621]

I'm so glad that I watched this video! I have a Honda Odyssey and I was having the same problem an I just so happened to have a sharp pick like this. I gave it a try and in 30 seconds I had it out! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@madjwills9045]

Santos Singleterry running out now to get a pick

[@1sttobylopez]

That did help thanks I didn't buy the pick but I managed to find something in my tools that would do the trick

[@toy96]

Good video, I have variation similar issue, spark plug socket tool rubber piece got stuck on top of new spark plug when tightening it, I'll try your idea

[@donaldfinkler2490]

Is this common with Honda's I had the same problem with Honda fit

[@IronBloodTattoos]

YOURE THE MOTHA FUCKIN MAN !!!!!

[@oldskoolbassvan9809]

i'm having the same problem but it's a 96 maximum and it's the 5th coil that's located in the back of the motor toward the drivers side I can not get that coil out I might just have to break the coil pack just to get the damn thing out and use a pick thanks for this video it helped a lot

[@biggonyouTechWhisperer]

Thanks for feedback, wasn't sure about making video, i lost a lot of sleep over this, and glad i saved someone else the headache.

[@ludwig6332]

Maybe one of the long bolt spider grabbers,

[@MrUhhuh1]

That's the same thing I had except mine was yellow and I just found it sitting around my tool box and it worked perfectly

[@ricktrivette]

Appreciate the video! Helped me out today!

[@notfit07]

Thank you so much! This just happened to me tonight with TWO coil packs!!

[@cryptomadaussie8994]

Well done my man very helpful bro.

[@mamassi5731]

thank you so much for the idea, I'm having the exact same problem with cylinder 4, I couldn't get the boot out, but I'm going to try with a pick now, thanks again bro

[@biggonyouTechWhisperer]

Not a problem thanks for feedback.

[@p-dub22]

Thanks for the informative video. I have the same issue with my '97 Toyota 4Runner but on the driver side where there is no coil just the boot. I tried my set of picks for about 30 minutes without luck. Decided to take a breather and try again after seeing if there is a solution. As another person stated my problem spark plug boot is towards the rear and difficult to get much clearance. Might have to take the intake manifold off to get a better angle and try the pick set again.

[@biggonyouTechWhisperer]

yikes did you get it?

[@donaldmartin4594]

This is Donnie Martin could I get any fixes on what to do to get a stuck coil pack with the top part of the coil pack broke off where it clips in to wiring harness across the top of valve cover n theres 3 inches of what's left of the coil tube that connects to spark plug sticking up out of the spark plug tubes it will not budge it turns left n right but can't get it out I realize it's junk cause it has aluminum heads n faced numerous times heat going to hot I would appreciate any info regarding what to do Thanks

[@Linuxhax]

Excellent idea. I'm gonna try this...

[@stephneyqualls5623]

Thank you so much for the suggestion of the hook set it worked we got the boot out. THANK YOU !!!!!

[@jimjambananaslam3596]

I've been having intermittent misfires just on start up, just discovered 2 of mine are broken and another one has some oil in it. Ordered new plug wires and a new set of valve cover gaskets and seals. I don't know how this thing is even starting, but I hope that stuff gets here quick lol.

[@garydavid2197]

thanks for your input, much appreciated!

[@georgelaws8131]

dude I needed that price of advice on my lancer c Sr sat for a month c cause of that problem

[@daveDevoe07]

great vid bro!! thank you!!

[@Duu1005]

Omg life saver thanks same exact thing is happening to me ive tried everything! 🙈 thanks👍🏼

[@chanpoteat3037]

Very cool I had the same problem so I had a file and grinder it into a point and stabbed away I got half of it then scraped out the other half like you said pain in the 🎃if u know what I mean thanks for the video it was very helpful 👍

[@209ninaaninaa3]

thank you!

[@tomjens2046]

ok so you stuck it down there and broke the boot. That is the easiest part, how did you take it out from down there? Wouldn't it be easier to pull it out without breaking it though? If you break it you risk of crushing it and then some parts being left down there

[@AJOSUE]

Man I appreciate it 😹 been fighting with this thing for about an hour 😪

[@virgilkirschner5717]

Cut about a 7 or 8 inch piece off of a metal wire coat hanger. Bend a 1/4" hook at about 90 deg. on 1 end and at 1" 90 deg on other end pointing the same way as the 1/4 " bend. This way U know which way the 1/4" is pointing and it gives you something to grab and pull with without using a tool. Send the 1/4" hook end down the spark plug tube hole. Once down there next to the rubber boot turn and hook the boot. Then slowly pull up using as little force as possible. If the hook lets go just repeat. I got mine out on the first try. If there are small pieces of boot still down there get them out before you unscrew the spark plug. Attach a piece of 3/8 or 1/2 " i.d. vinyl tubing to your shop vac. and suck them out. This worked very well today, 2 X.

[@441RLW]

Thanks I'm gonna give it a try!

[@raftika1]

How long did you wait to change those spark plugs? I tried changing mine and the bolt that holds them in place snapped in half and the other half was still in the valve cover and had to get it replaced. Cost over $900.00 😅

[@darthught]

Thanks for sharing, I just spent 4 hours trying to get one out, got close with a tool for tooth but know I know this one exists, there is also a tube they sell that suppose to go in and come out with the boot on it but is 30 bucks did anyone try that one?

[@1upSTARS]

I"ve been trying for 2 days. I used a coat hanger and it wont work. I dont understand why this is working but the coat hanger wont. I'll still try it, at this point Im super desperate :( I used coat hangers, long screwdrivers, needle nose, scissors,,,,

[@ramonaben559]

Thanks for video

[@Tuvok10]

Lifesaver!

[@colts4life]

Great video thank you

[@StraitClownin909]

Medical grade clamps work freat

[@romaneschaton4485]

thanks for the idea.

[@biggonyouTechWhisperer]

not a problem hopes it help you out.

[@timierab8732]

I had the same problem for a long time until I found this video. Thank you for sharing with others. Great help!

[@alejandromunoz2419]

what about if the all coil is broke inside..?

[@biggonyouTechWhisperer]

not sure would still try this tool and some long needle nose maybe.

[@JohnSmith-1234]

Here is a link to the picks at Harbor Freight O-Ring Hook Scribe Set 2 Pc Pittsburgh®- item#42159 www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-o-ring-hook-scribe-set-42159.html?cid=paid_google_pla_main_newproducts_highersales_lessthan$10_42159&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI16DZyLfs3wIViorICh1kLgeAEAQYASABEgK9a_D_BwE I used a piece of 3/4" cpcv pipe taped with wide cellophane tape to a shop vac and stuck it all the way down the spark plug tube to get all the small pieces out.

[@dabeast1246]

Y does the ignition coil get stuck to the plugs? I bought brand new ignition coil n plugs after a few days of the installation i tried to take out my ignition coil n it was stuck to the plugs. What is the cause of it? I dont want to break rhte coils because I paid $109 for each one. Its expensive.

[@ahmedelkordi]

It's suggested to use some type of grease on the boot where it connects to the spark plugs and to keep this from happening. The tend to dry and get stuck so grease in general for boots and rubber hose on point of connection is recommended. Hope that help

[@lpdzzlfshzzl]

Where’s the how to? How is this supposed to help

[@mlf2698]

thanks

[@biggonyouTechWhisperer]

not a problem hopes it help you out.

[@fwfcallmedrez]

i want to set my acura tsx on fire if this dont work......

[@Jay-dp5wp]

Just broke mine too man