2000 Spark Plug Wiring Mistake?
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2000 Spark Plug Wiring Mistake?
I'm really glad to have found this site. I'm way to poor to afford most garage service (I'm the sole support for a family of 4)!! I'm generally mechanically inclined and I take care of most of our basic auto maintenance needs myself...but this one is a bit beyond me.
On Saturday, my 2000 Ranger 4x4 3.0L Flex Fuel v6 (wimpy engine!!) made it known that I needed to change the spark plugs and wires. There was an obvious misfire in one of the cylinders...but without the analytic equipment I couldn't tell which one. I decided to replace them all and the wires as well. When that was done, I still experienced the problem. I started second guessing myself on whether or not I put the wires in the correct location and I can't find any kind of diagram that can tell me.
The old plugs were trashed - so it definitely needed to be done. My truck has about 60k miles.
Is there something else I should check? Fuel filter?
Thanks for any help!
On Saturday, my 2000 Ranger 4x4 3.0L Flex Fuel v6 (wimpy engine!!) made it known that I needed to change the spark plugs and wires. There was an obvious misfire in one of the cylinders...but without the analytic equipment I couldn't tell which one. I decided to replace them all and the wires as well. When that was done, I still experienced the problem. I started second guessing myself on whether or not I put the wires in the correct location and I can't find any kind of diagram that can tell me.
The old plugs were trashed - so it definitely needed to be done. My truck has about 60k miles.
Is there something else I should check? Fuel filter?
Thanks for any help!
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Welcome to FTE!
This should help with the plugs/wires:
3.0L Firing Order / Cylinder, Coilpack Terminal ID Numbering
Also, yes, changing out the fuel filter is probably a good idea. Make sure you get the right filter for your flex fuel.
This should help with the plugs/wires:
3.0L Firing Order / Cylinder, Coilpack Terminal ID Numbering
Also, yes, changing out the fuel filter is probably a good idea. Make sure you get the right filter for your flex fuel.
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Good suggestion. I will check on that too. Using the diagram, I verified that my wiring connections were correct - thanks again. But unfortunately, I still have the problem.
Guess I've got my weekend cut out for me!
Guess I've got my weekend cut out for me!
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DougTaylor: Look for the obvious things such as a cracked/loose vacuum hose, corrosion around any electrical connections etc.
Usually Autozone and the like will scan the codes for you. If your CEL light is not on there may be a "stored code" which will point you in the right direction.
Good luck. Keep us informed of your progress.
Russ
Usually Autozone and the like will scan the codes for you. If your CEL light is not on there may be a "stored code" which will point you in the right direction.
Good luck. Keep us informed of your progress.
Russ
