Changed the spark plugs today, with the oem laser iridium. Torqed down to 18 foot pounds. When I started the car, it sounds like it was firing in 2 cylinders, and then died. It doesn't start now. What do I do? I didn't gap the plugs because the should be pre gapped. Could I have put the coil packs on wrong?


Suggestions please...

 

You just answered your own question.

 

BTW---Dont care what anyone says---Plugs are not "pregapped". Never installed plugs without checking gap.

 

^ +1

 

So very true I have had ones that have been dead on or as close to 1/32nd off but then theres the few thats I've had this face trying to figure out how the hell they were 5/32nds off

 

So how do I check or what am I looking to fix with the coil packs? Or do I have to check the plug gaps?

 

So you guys thunk the problem is the spark plugs not being gapped?

 

It takes 15 minutes, check the gaps and double check your work on the coil packs. I you're really concerned about something else going on, put the plugs back in you took out and try it out.

 

Check the simple stuff first.

Check to make sure that both sets of coil packs are securely plugged in. If it doesn't fire at all now, check your ignition fuse. It's the red 10-amp under the dash, top left corner of the fuse block.

 

I put the old plugs in, car starts but runs like ****. Checked coils to make sure they are tight? Any suggestions?

 

when you torqued them did they stop and did the wrench click?

 

torqued them to 18 pounds. Car makes popping noises when I step on the gas.

 

What is thunk? lol.

 

are the coils clicking on the the spark plugs .... and check the plugs on the coil packs for the plugs and the wiring

 

The round coil tops fore sure, but the screw down tops have to be down because they are screwed in right?