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03-27-2011, 11:13 AM | #1 |
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Spark Plug Problem
We switched out my spark plugs around 1am last night, then put everything together and called it a night. This morning when i fired it up, the car sounded loud and slow. Misfire I assume? When we made a 2am walmart run, the ONLY fitting spark plugs wal mart had were 2 copper and 2 platinum...was it possible that's what caused the bad idle? Also, when placing the spark plugs in, do they snap or pop in? maybe only 2 are in correctly? I'm not sure, but it doesn't sound good.
Any suggestions? Did i void the powertrain warranty by switching plugs?
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03-27-2011, 11:37 AM | #2 |
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did you check the gap on the new spark plug.. i dont trust the manufacturers stock gap..also did you make sure you lined up the same ignition coil for each plug..
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03-27-2011, 11:39 AM | #3 |
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how big do you recommend the gap should be? i pulled the ones i bought straight from package and put them in without tampering. Gonna go to auto zone and buy a full set of iridiums after work today and try this again.
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03-27-2011, 11:43 AM | #4 |
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i havent really check ..i believe its 1.0 mm or .039 inch
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03-27-2011, 11:46 AM | #5 |
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ill do that today and hope for more luck, thanks. it's 3924 we need right?
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03-27-2011, 11:47 AM | #6 |
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not sure what 3924 is.. and i think we got ngk iridium on our yaris stock which is a very good spark plug dont relace it with a crappy one..
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03-27-2011, 11:52 AM | #7 |
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i want the same plugs, but new. hoping auto zone carries them. i think 3924 was the fitment. when i went to get plugs i had to look it up in a phone book of spark plug sizes.
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03-27-2011, 11:57 AM | #8 |
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3924 is for autolight but 5563? or something like that is ngk (that's what auto zone guy just said.)
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03-27-2011, 12:19 PM | #9 |
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go get some ngk's from autozone or oriley. they're awesome and cheap.
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03-27-2011, 01:34 PM | #10 |
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yeah, gonna grab some ngk's and a spark plug gap tool. then i found a place that is gonna let me give them a water pump and belt to put on for me. (the wife isn't liking the fact that every time i "fix" my car it gets worse)
....but i call that learning
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03-27-2011, 05:26 PM | #11 |
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got the following codes
p0300 p0303 p0304 first is misfire right? what are other two?
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03-27-2011, 05:28 PM | #12 |
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think i just found that means cylinder 3 and 4 misfiring, is 3 and 4 on my right or left when standing in front of car?
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03-27-2011, 06:23 PM | #13 |
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ah ha, had the ignition plugs in the wrong sequence. dropped car off for water pump and belt to be replaced
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03-28-2011, 08:14 PM | #14 |
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andddd..... it's now running squeak free after a $277 mechanic fee.
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He must have something else in mind regarding a gap-tool and the need for shows of that sort.
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