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Old 01-17-2009, 10:46 PM
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does the order you plug the spark plug wires into the distributor cap matter? if i put it in the wrong order could it prevent my car from starting?
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Yes!!!
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yes it matters!!
if you dont your car will run like complete sh-t!
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it would run crappy but could it prevent a car from starting?
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your spark timing would be completly off so yes.
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Yes!!!!
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what i usually do is before i take any wire off from the distributor cap is get a black permanent marker and mark them 1-4 for the shorted to longest wires. that way you can recognize which one is which if you have to mess with anything. and the black markings dont show much...
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^^^ that will work
or just do them one at a time. swap a plug then wire and go on to the end.
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Default Re: does order of spark plug wires matter?

uh DUH!
why wouldnt it? you are only f***ing up the spark timing. just take then off 1 by 1
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he already took them off. he was changing his valve cover, which i sadly recommended he do... (he was leaking oil into the plugs), im trying to find the diagram that shows the order for the distributor cap for him but if any1 finds it b4 me please feel free to post.
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ahahasdhasdhashahahahahahahahaaha

sorry couldn't help it
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wow.
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Default Re: does order of spark plug wires matter?

Originally Posted by TotalBalance
ahahasdhasdhashahahahahahahahaaha

sorry couldn't help it
such a helpful post. not everyone has alot of experience working on engines ok. atleast he's trying to fix his problems and not whining and taking it to a shop...
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Default Re: does order of spark plug wires matter?

Yes it will...I believe the order is
4321

3 2
4 1

Correct me if im wrong...
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4321

34
12
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Default Re: does order of spark plug wires matter?

b series and d series firing order is different on the dizzy so it would help what kind of motor it is im going to say d15b7 with a post like this
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Default Re: does order of spark plug wires matter?

Originally Posted by iluvmyef9
4321

34
12
This would be correct for a D series
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Default Re: does order of spark plug wires matter?

If you look on the cap, there is sometimes the letter "C" that is made into the cap. Start with your number 1 plug wire there, and go clockwise 1342.
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Default Re: does order of spark plug wires matter?

92-95 and 96-00 D series engine have different orders.

What engine is it!?!?!
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it should be a d15b7 i remember from his other thread.
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Default Re: does order of spark plug wires matter?

92-95

4321

34
21

96-00

4321

23
14

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