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L@@K at my spark plugs.....normal or not...???

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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Default L@@K at my spark plugs.....normal or not...???

These pictures are of the spark plugs after 16,600 miles (replaced at 111,000) and 15 months of use.









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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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It looks fine... There is a little bit of heat developing around the base of the side electrode.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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They look fine.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It looks fine... There is a little bit of heat developing around the base of the side electrode.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by phootbag &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They look fine. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Thank you gentleman for your input.

I was a little worried because I've driven 1500 miles since my knock sensor has been acting up.

I'm not hearing any pinging or anything, and I didn't know if these plugs were fouled.

If all looks good, than I'm fine till I have the time and money to just have the knock sensor replaced.

Cheers!
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Check to make sure the software update has been done or not. That year is notorious for pinging issues, whether it be by bad engine timing, or a loose intermediate shaft shield.
I will just about put money on the fact the knock sensor is ok.
Check out Honda service bulletin 04-050 (spark knock on acceleration) and 07-028 (pinging, Rattling or squealing during light acceleration.)
PM me with your email address and I can send those service bulletins to you.
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