Plugs and plug wires

Asked by Sherri Mar 29, 2019 at 11:30 PM about the 1989 Buick Century Custom Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Someone changed my plugs and
plug wires and when I started it up
it is idleing so rough...it was not
even that bad before they were
changed ..what is wrong with my
car..

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yes, check the wires for proper installation,but also check the spark plugs to make sure one didn't get cracked during install.

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sounds like at least two of the spark plug wires were crossed during this repair. in which case you will need to verify the firing order. assuming this car was produced with a 3.3 L V6 engine the number one spark plug will be on the front of the engine to the left as you're looking at it 1 3 and 5 from left to right across the front. cylinders 2 4 and 6 across the rear from left to right. The firing order is one six five four three two . the coil packs should be numbered in pairs 1 and 4, 2 and 5, 3 and 6, Photo attached

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IF,, This car was produced with the 2.5L 4 cylinder engine, standing at the front of the car, #1 is on the left with the layout being 1-2-3-4 from left to right https://images.app.goo.gl/E5LbH1W UJrZv9YM39. This link will show you a pic of the firing order. Thanks again! Good luck, Gordy

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