Replaced plugs/wires/cap, now car will not start
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Replaced plugs/wires/cap, now car will not start
I just did a tune up today, and replaced my spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor, and now when I try to start the car it cranks over very very rough, but does not fire, as far as I know everything is in the correct firing order, what could be the issue? I did not mess with the timing whatsoever
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Re: Replaced plugs/wires/cap, now car will not start
I'm sorry, I'm in the middle of a parking lot on my cell phone, and things aren't working the way they usually do on the computer.
I have a 97 civic (d16y7), no mods - I'm trying to figure out how to post a picture from my phone
I have a 97 civic (d16y7), no mods - I'm trying to figure out how to post a picture from my phone
Last edited by relentlesstech; 05-04-2014 at 11:19 AM. Reason: added pic
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Re: Replaced plugs/wires/cap, now car will not start
well, I switch the order around, and it seems to want to try and start a lot better, but it still will not fire
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Re: Replaced plugs/wires/cap, now car will not start
****, I'm in the middle of a parking lot, & I have to get my car out of here, it will seriously take a day to dry everything out? :-(
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Re: Replaced plugs/wires/cap, now car will not start
Well, if you want a quick fix, remove the fuel pump fuse, fix your wire order, and keep trying to start the car. You'll eventually burn off the excess fuel, but the continual strain won't be healthy for your starter, or your battery. Have a buddy on speed dial ready to come jump you if you kill your battery.
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Re: Replaced plugs/wires/cap, now car will not start
When facing the engine from the front of the car, left to right, cylinder 4,3,2,1. You have them on wrong. Start from the distributor position "1" and go to the cylinder that it needs to be plugged into, if there is a plug in it unplug it and leave it hanging.
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Re: Replaced plugs/wires/cap, now car will not start
You have now successfully done it every possible way EXCEPT the correct way.
From how you're looking at it in that picture:
Top left hole goes to FAR RIGHT cylinder
Bottom left hole goes to MIDDLE RIGHT cylinder
Top right hole goes to MIDDLE LEFT cylinder
Bottom right hole goes to FAR LEFT cylinder
If you can't get it right after this, I'm going to assume you're either a troll, or have the spacial awareness of a 3 year old, and should take your car to a professional.
From how you're looking at it in that picture:
Top left hole goes to FAR RIGHT cylinder
Bottom left hole goes to MIDDLE RIGHT cylinder
Top right hole goes to MIDDLE LEFT cylinder
Bottom right hole goes to FAR LEFT cylinder
If you can't get it right after this, I'm going to assume you're either a troll, or have the spacial awareness of a 3 year old, and should take your car to a professional.
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Re: Replaced plugs/wires/cap, now car will not start
I finally got it! The problem I was having was because it's so freaking cold out here I was shaking so bad that I kept screwing up the order, the car is running fine now, thank you all for your help