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Spark Plugs and Wires
Spark plugs and wires relay electricity from a source into the engine and its components. Spark plugs take in an electrical impulse from the wire coming from the distributor to give the spark in an internal combustion.
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What the firing order on a 1995 Toyota Camry?
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The firing order on a 1993 Toyota truck with a 4-cylinder . 22RE is 1, 3, 4, 2. The number one cylinder can be found at the front of the engine, closest to the grill.
How many spark plugs do you need in a 4.0?
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4 - modern combustion engines use 1 spark plug per cylinder. ANSWER The 1994 Ford Ranger 2.3 L has Ford's twin plug ignition system , so there are 8 spark plugs The 94-95 Ranger 2.3 has twin plug system, 2 per cylinder =8
Check engine light on Kia Rio?
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The check engine light (service engine soon) comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to AutoZone or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area.
How do you change a starter for a 2004 Mercury Sable?
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Remove both leads to the battery. There are two bolts holding the starter to the transmission. One, the bolt closer to the radiator has a ground on it and has a nut on the bolt fastening the ground lead to the bolt.
After removing the ground a deep socket will be needed to remove the bolt. The rear bolt comes out and you have a starter in your hands.
You have a positive cable attached to the starter and an ignition bypass still attached that must be removed before you can drop the starter.
I have changed brushes in the 3.8 starter and found the starter will go another 100,000 miles. This is a gear reduction starter that should be checked to draw about 80 amps without a load. Some will draw more than 130 amps which is definitely over spec.
The cost of brushes lists for $50 but can be purchased for $15 from a starter rebuilder.
A little grease on the bearing surfaces, and a little polishing of the communtator, and the starter will work well for years.
AnswerHey Russell==Disconnect the battery. Raise the car up and remove the wires from the starter. Then remove the bolts and work it out among the exhaust pipes. GoodluckJoe---The reason so many look at this topic may be the chilton manual which shows a diagram of the 3.0L starter shrunk down to unreadable. What looks like the top bolt is not connected to the starter at all. The bolt labled "stud" which holds the cable routing bracket has to be removed after the bracket and nut are removed.
Also unless you have an air rachet, no normal length tool can be used to break the top bolt loose without removing the fan and shroud, and the stud that holds cable managment bracket. Also the relays and controllers mounted to the rail above the radiator.
After that the exhaust pipes are not really in the way of removal.
AnswerThat top bolt is a real challenge - I assembled about 2 feet worth of socket driver extensions and fed it to the bolt from straight out and to the far right side. This provided lots of swing-room for the ratchet wrench. AnswerDisconnect - side of batteryFollow + battery cable for starter locationLift and secure vehicle if needed for accessRemove 2 bolts securing starterDisconnect wiresSlide starter out of housing Reverse to installThe start is located on the lower part of the 'front' of the engine - the side literally facing the front of the vehicle.
It is located below the front exhaust manifold.
The starter is lower front of engine at the transmission close to the radiator.
AnswerBefore removing the starter for repair or replacement, check the condition of all circuit wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, relay, ignition switch, and battery, including all ground connections. Clean and tighten all connections as seen fit.Also keep in mind that the heavy gague input lead to the starter solenoid is hot at all times. Be careful to ensure the protective cap is installed over the terminal and replaced after service.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Note: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveablilty symptoms may occur while the PCM relearns its adaptive strategy. It usually take about 10 miles of driving to relearn it, so take it easy.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Disengage the starter cable and the push-on connector from the starter solenoid.
4. Remove the upper and lower retaining bolts, then remove the starter motor from the vehicle.
5. Position the starter motor to the engine , then install the upper and lower retaining bolts finger tight.
6. Tighten the retaining bolts to 15-20 ft. pounds.
7. Engage the starter solenoid connector, making sure to push straight on until it locks into position, you will hear it click.
8. Install the starter calbe nut to the starter solenoid B terminal. Tighten the nut to 80-120 in. pounds, then install the red starter solenoid safety cap.
9. Lower the vehicle, then connect the negative battery cable.
Good Luck - D. Gavel
AnswerBefore removing the starter for repair or replacement, check the condition of all circuit wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, relay, ignition switch, and battery, including all ground connections. Clean and tighten all connections as seen fit.Also keep in mind that the heavy gague input lead to the starter solenoid is hot at all times. Be careful to ensure the protective cap is installed over the terminal and replaced after service.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Note: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveablilty symptoms may occur while the PCM relearns its adaptive strategy. It usually take about 10 miles of driving to relearn it, so take it easy.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Disengage the starter cable and the push-on connector from the starter solenoid.
4. Remove the upper and lower retaining bolts, then remove the starter motor from the vehicle.
5. Position the starter motor to the engine , then install the upper and lower retaining bolts finger tight.
6. Tighten the retaining bolts to 15-20 ft. pounds.
7. Engage the starter solenoid connector, making sure to push straight on until it locks into position, you will hear it click.
8. Install the starter calbe nut to the starter solenoid B terminal. Tighten the nut to 80-120 in. pounds, then install the red starter solenoid safety cap.
9. Lower the vehicle, then connect the negative battery cable.
Good Luck - D. Gavel
AnswerBefore removing the starter for repair or replacement, check the condition of all circuit wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, relay, ignition switch, and battery, including all ground connections. Clean and tighten all connections as seen fit.Also keep in mind that the heavy gague input lead to the starter solenoid is hot at all times. Be careful to ensure the protective cap is installed over the terminal and replaced after service.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Note: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveablilty symptoms may occur while the PCM relearns its adaptive strategy. It usually take about 10 miles of driving to relearn it, so take it easy.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Disengage the starter cable and the push-on connector from the starter solenoid.
4. Remove the upper and lower retaining bolts, then remove the starter motor from the vehicle.
5. Position the starter motor to the engine , then install the upper and lower retaining bolts finger tight.
6. Tighten the retaining bolts to 15-20 ft. pounds.
7. Engage the starter solenoid connector, making sure to push straight on until it locks into position, you will hear it click.
8. Install the starter calbe nut to the starter solenoid B terminal. Tighten the nut to 80-120 in. pounds, then install the red starter solenoid safety cap.
9. Lower the vehicle, then connect the negative battery cable.
Good Luck - D. Gavel
AnswerDisconnect one battery cable. You can disconnect the positive instead of the negative just for fun if you like, but don't arc out.Jack up the front of the car (and yadda set it on stands, yadda set parking yadda brake.)
The starter is bolted to the engine near the bottom on the side closer to the radiator. This is a very easy one to get to. You may need 13mm and 15mm sockets, both deep and short as well as wrenches of those sizes to remove it. On some cars a 17mm deep may also be required Be careful not to damage the ground strap on the lower mounting stud. This will be the easiest starter you ever replace unless you're using a Pep Boys guaranteed defective prostart brand unit that you'll replace within a few days.
If your transaxle has been replaced by a dimwit or slacktard, the nut on the lower mounting stud may not be removable in place any you may break the ground strap at that stud. If so, DO NOT forget to repair this ground strap.
Wear high quality thick latex gloves that fit well. Keep a few extra gloves and rags handy. If this is a 3.0L engine (not a 3.8L which has blown it's third head gasket by now) the starter will be covered in nasty partially burned oil because every time the filter is removed it drains onto the starter. Keep a few spare gloves handy.
AnswerLook for your oil filter.The starter should be just by where the filter is mounted.I'm looking at a close up picture so I have no idea where this is.- Disconnect the large cable from the terminal on the starter moter.- Remove the 2 bolts attaching the rear support bracket to remove bracket.- Remove the 2 bolts connecting the starter to the bellhousing.There should be a ground wire attached to the upper bolt.- transmission type: - automatic - remove starter between the radiator and subframe. - manual - remove starter between the subframe and engine.
Answerwhile your answer was good,may i suggest that folks always disconnect the battery first.This is always a good practice to follow anyway in order to prevent an aciccident or blown computer. AnswerStarter id almost dead center (from side to side) just benind the radiator, in the hardest possible location to reach, and it is right next to the oil filter. Ford was kind enough to leave no way to easily remove it, much less install a replacement. Be prepared to remove the fan, etc., and bring lights, extensions, floppy sockets, mirors, or a small child. Good luck.How do you replace the spark plugs on a 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
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look for the wires, follow them to where they go on the engine. get a 5/8 spark plug wrench, turn to the left. installation is reverse of removal. be careful to make sure the you do not cross thread the new plugs. don't over tighten.
How do you change the spark plugs and wires on a 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
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i know they are hard to isatallthere are no spark plug in this car. Tjere called bolt-head plugs which each take 1 hour to isntal abd they must take takr the anterlator off and i remommend to take to a shhop because it will take about 4 to install them beceause the enhine must cone out and take to s ashop
No spark and coil is good 1985 ford bronco 2?
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First of all, make sure your check engine light isn't on. If it is, it could very well be a computer related problem. If it's not on, how much voltage are you getting? You should be getting over 12V at power end of the coil. If not, it won't supply enough current to overcome the resistance of the spark plug gap. At the end of the coil leading to the distributor, you should have a very high voltage in which should be tested with a clamp type multimeter at the bare minimum. That will tell you if your primary system is working properly. If it is, make sure your connections are tight, your secondary wires are in working order, and make sure your distributor/cap/rotor are working properly. That should work.
How often should you change spark plugs on a 2000 silverado?
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With the new fuel injected engine and improved ignition systems you should be able to go 100,000 before tune-up
What is the spark plug gap for a 1998 Mitsubishi elcipse 2.0 engine?
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According to Champion spark plug applications chart, the gap for 2000 Pontiac Grand Am 4cyl engine is .050.
How do you remove a tight broken and possibly stripped spark plug from a Dodge Ramcharger?
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This is a specialist job and needs to be handeled by one, Sometimes the head needs to come off. Take it to a garage.
Your 1992 Chevy Caprice 5.0 has no spark and will not start what could cause this where should you look?
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If you don't have spark at the plugs, or at the distributor cap, the problem is probably a faulty ignition module. This is located under the distributor cap and ignition rotor. You need test equipment to check the coils, modules and pole pieces.
How often do you need to change your clow plugs in a diesel engine?
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The best answer is to follow the recommendations for maintenance in your particular car's owner's manual. A rule of thumb is every 30,000 miles for standard plugs and 60,000 for platinum or other precious metal plugs.
Don't forget the ignition system's secondary wiring. Worn plugs and damaged wires can cause ignition coils and other ignition components to fail prematurely.
Where are the spark plugs in a rover 75?
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There's a plastic cover on the top of the engine, between the timing covers. You need to remove the screws securing this cover, to gain access to the spark plugs. A long 10 mm AF box wrench, will be needed to extract and refit the spark plugs.
How do you remove completely rusted spark plugs?
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You can try to use some needle nose pliers. Get a good grip then twist and pull at the same time. Just work it it will eventually come out. They do make spark plug boot pliers if you want to actually go buy it. I have never had to use it. Good luck.
Sure fire way to remove a stuck spark plug boot without cracking plug.
Tools: hypodermic needle, blowgun, discarded tire valve with stem removed.
Remove plunger from needle.
Insert inverted tire valve into butt end of needle. This forms an air seal.
Insert needle into spark plug boot.
Blow compressed air into the back of the tire valve stem while holding on to the needle reservoir as tight as you can.
Keep face far away from boot while doing this.
In no needle available flatten end of a piece of fine brake tubing without closing completely. Sharpen. Hammer into plug boot. Apply compressed air.
Where can I find a wiring diagram for 1992 Ford F250 engine Glow Plug Relay?
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What would cause your 1996 Ford Aspire to start and then just shut off on its own?
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It could be a tear in your air cleaner hose. The hose from your air filter to the throttle body. If the mass air flow sensor does not have enough air suction ( or enough volume of air) going across it it will shut down the engine.
What is the spark plug gap for a 1992 Chevy V-6 with AC van?
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It sould be on the iformation sticker on the fan shroud.
What is the spark plug order for a 1999 Pontiac Grand AM?
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I cant be of much help other than i also have a 99 grand am v6 3.4...if you tell me the orderyou have yours I can compare it to my own. Off the top of my head i know that the middle spark plug is #4 but I would have to check on the others
What parts should i replace no spark on a 1990 Oldsmobile 98?
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You shouldn't replace anything until you've checked out the diagnostic codes. Find out what the computer has detected. Then start going through to isolate the problem. If you just replace a bunch of parts, I can almost guarantee that something will get connected wrong then you'll NEVER be able to find the problem.
Why would a car with new spark plugs sputter?
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Hey Lisa==If it started when the plugs were installed they could be the wrong brand or gap, or the wires and rotor and cap could need replaced. GoodluckJoe A common mistake for this happening after the plugs were installed and the car ran fine beforehand is that the plug wires were put back on the wrong cylinders. If you check all that and it all checks out good, you might have bad gas.
How do you check dwell angle?
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The meter needs a dwell setting or scale. Otherwise it won't measure it with meaningful readings.
Whats the spark plug gap setting for a 1993 Mazda mx3?
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Most likely .032, but check to be certain...I have a '91 B2200 and am assuming it to be the same.
What African American invented the spark plug?
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An African-American did NOT invent the spark plug.
Francois Isaac de Reviaz was a French born, Swiss naturalized, inventor who is regarded as creating the first hydrogen powered internal combustion engine in 1807 (patented). His combustion engine would've use an electronic ignition, which eventually lead to the creation of the spark plug. Etienne Lenoir, a Blegian, was the first to patent the modern day spark plug in 1886. Between these two events, there were several major influences in pioneering electronic ignition.
What is a dwell angle on a spark plug?
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Dwell angle is simply the amount of time the points or electronic ignition components are in a closed state to charge the primary side of the ignition coil for firing of the spark plug.. This time is expressed in distibutor rotation, hence the degrees..
What causes electricity to flow?
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Electrical conductors (wires) are primarily made of copper or aluminum. All metals will conduct current. Conductors are elements that have 1 or 2 electrons in the outer (valance) shell of their atoms. These electrons are loosely held or are already floating around in the crystalline lattice of the material. When a voltage is applied to a conductor, these electrons move from negative to positive, since electrons have a negative charge (like charges repel, unlike charges attract).
