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'03 Lost Spark on Driver's Side
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<blockquote data-quote="SuperG" data-source="post: 304094" data-attributes="member: 9305"><p>An update to a previous thread I had on my Terminator...One day I started the Cobra and it ran terrible. I pulled the plugs and apparently the passenger side plugs are doing fine, but the driver's side were very black and wet.</p><p></p><p>So last night I replaced all the plugs with new NGK TR6's and ran the car for 10 minutes, hoping it would warm up and run fine...unfortunately, it never did and ran exactly as before. I then pulled the driver's side plugs and here is what they look like:</p><p></p><p><img src="http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2183000-2183999/2183045_51_full.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The plugs are layed out left to right = same position as when facing the driver's side bank. Notice how the second plug is fine? The first one also appears to be firing, but is a little wet. The last two look exactly like the old plugs.</p><p></p><p>Today, I'll check the passenger side and also check for any engine codes, eventhough the CEL is not lit.</p><p></p><p>Can I test the individual wires and coils by running the engine, pulling the coil and getting it near the engine block to see if the blue spark emits?</p><p></p><p>I was also thinking of taking one coil off and switching it to the other side to see if that helps establish whether the coil is good or not. Of course, the plug wires may also need to be replaced.</p><p></p><p>I'll also check the fuel injectors...Any other tips are greatly appreciated!</p><p></p><p>BTW, on the way over to O's to get the spark plugs, the alternator on my '97 crapped out! Therefore I have decided that when I buy stocks and mutual funds, I'll let everyone know so you have the opportunity to sell right away!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SuperG, post: 304094, member: 9305"] An update to a previous thread I had on my Terminator...One day I started the Cobra and it ran terrible. I pulled the plugs and apparently the passenger side plugs are doing fine, but the driver's side were very black and wet. So last night I replaced all the plugs with new NGK TR6's and ran the car for 10 minutes, hoping it would warm up and run fine...unfortunately, it never did and ran exactly as before. I then pulled the driver's side plugs and here is what they look like: [img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2183000-2183999/2183045_51_full.jpg[/img] The plugs are layed out left to right = same position as when facing the driver's side bank. Notice how the second plug is fine? The first one also appears to be firing, but is a little wet. The last two look exactly like the old plugs. Today, I'll check the passenger side and also check for any engine codes, eventhough the CEL is not lit. Can I test the individual wires and coils by running the engine, pulling the coil and getting it near the engine block to see if the blue spark emits? I was also thinking of taking one coil off and switching it to the other side to see if that helps establish whether the coil is good or not. Of course, the plug wires may also need to be replaced. I'll also check the fuel injectors...Any other tips are greatly appreciated! BTW, on the way over to O's to get the spark plugs, the alternator on my '97 crapped out! Therefore I have decided that when I buy stocks and mutual funds, I'll let everyone know so you have the opportunity to sell right away! [/QUOTE]
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