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the speed might be related in three ways - either the wind speed under the vehicle is creating a draft that is pulling on the wire or the engine mounts are collapsing and the engine is moving about with an increase in speed or the increased vibration at higher speeds is loosening the wire. Assuming the problem is not collapsing engine mounts the wire should not be affected by either draft or engine revs and the fact that it is coming off means it probably needs replacing. I am assuming by spark plug wire you mean the spark plug lead not the cap on the plug itself. if the cap is coming off it could be the spark plug is not tight and the cap is being blown off or just that the cap is aging and does not clamp on tightly anymore.
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Why does the spark plug wire pop off the spark plug on a 91 jaguar xj6?
you're not getting it seated all the way. the clip has to snap onto the top of the spark plug.
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How do you remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug a 2002 Toyota tacoma?
Spark plug wires have caps that fit on the plugs. They just pop off and on. Make sure the motor is cool when you take it off. You'll get burned if you don't from the heat of the engine! Just grap the cap, not the wire, and pull it off.
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How do you check plug wires?
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As a novice is it fairly easy to change the spark plugs and wires on a 1996 Mazda 626?
how to change spark plugs and wiresi found this while surfing the internet trying to find out why my 1994 Mazda 626 misses while running hope it helps IntroductionA bad spark-plug wire can keep your car from running well or starting at all. You should replace the spark-plug wires every 30,000 miles (50,000 km), although a tune-up won't necessarily include this service. Unless you have asked for them to be replaced, your car's spark-plug wires may be quite old. InstructionsDifficulty: Moderately Easy Steps1 Step OnePurchase a set of spark-plug wires at an auto-parts store. It is also possible to buy a single wire if only one needs replacing.2Step TwoClick to enlargeLook under the hood to find the spark-plug wires.3Step ThreePull off one spark-plug wire at a time by grasping it at the base of the wire. Use a spark-plug wire puller or just your fingers.4Step FourMatch it up by length with a new plug wire. Each spark-plug wire is a specific length, so make sure to replace the wire with one of exactly the same length.5Step FiveAttach the new wire to the spark plug on one end and to the distributor cap on the other end. Listen for a small click or pop as you connect the wire.6Step SixRepeat steps 3 through 5 for all the other plug wires.7Step SevenReplace the coil wire (if your car has one). This is the wire that goes from the middle of the distributor cap to the coil. Use the same method as for replacing the other plug wires.
How do you change a spark plug?
Without more information about the type of engine, and the vehicle it is in, all you can expect to get is generic information. Generally, with the engine cold. You need to remove the spark plug wire from the plug, twisting while pulling on the "boot" not the wire! Next find the correct spark plug socket,(one that the new spark plug fits into, AND holds the spark plug. Now make sure the place that the old spark plug is screwed into is clean, using compressed air blow out around the old spark plug to keep dirt and sand from falling into the cylinders (scoring/scratching the life out of them!) Using a 3/8" drive rachet, an extention and the spark plug socket, put the socket in the hole that you removed the spark plug wire from and turn the socket counter clockwise until the spark plug is free. Inspect the spark plug for unusual wear, or deposits this could be a sign of engine problems. Take the new spark plug check the gap!! if it is correct place it in the socket and start theading it in the spark plug hole by hand, turning it clockwise. Tighten the plug firmly, but not till all the veins pop out of your face. Reinstall the sparkplug wire you should feel it snap onto the end of the spark plug. Continue on with each of the other spark plugs making sure to always put the exact same wire onto the plug you took it off of. Note it is a good idea to put a small amount off anti-sieze compound on the threads of the new spark plugs to aid in the installation and removal. Also when reinstalling the spark plug wires use some silicone grease in the boot so that next time the boots will pull off easily. I hope this is some help. Melvis
What causes the spark plug wires to pop off a 1995 Honda delco vtec?
my plug wires pop off going down the road causing it to miss
What would cause an 02 Galant 2.4L to pop off spark plug wires?
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Why does a starter on a 1991 Buick Century 3.3L disengage too soon and how do you fix it?
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What kind spark plug is recommended for Hyundai sonata v6 3.3?
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