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How bad are these ignition coil pack terminals?

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Old May 16, 2022 | 05:00 PM
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How bad are these ignition coil pack terminals?

Been having a problem with "cold" or first time start-ups with my '05 R53, stumble (revs unable to get above 1,000 RPM until about 5 seconds and feels like it's going to die) on first start or if the car has been sitting for more than 4-6 hours after shutdown. Battery voltage on startup dips to ~10.5 volts, and is currently sitting at ~12.2-12.3 volts. Checked the ignition coil pack and discovered some black gunk on the terminals and I wiped some of it off with a rag, then proceeded to start the car and it didn't have as much trouble. Should I replace the coil pack and wires?

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Old May 16, 2022 | 09:56 PM
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Those don't look too bad.
Try sandpapering all four & the matching plug wires - add a touch of di-electric grease.
(For some obscure reason, corrosion on the #3 terminal is very common).
That may be all it needs.
 
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