changed plugs and wires now wont stay running

Onimacus · 04-18-2006, 02:10 AM

I changed the plugs and wires this evening.

Now it starts up and then dies within a few seconds.

I am going to do the whole process over tomorrow... Anything specific I should look for that I might have goofed up on?

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SlightlyModified · 04-18-2006, 04:10 AM

Make sure you didn't crack a plug. I've done it before, and left me baffled for days.

fireteacher · 04-18-2006, 04:14 AM

did you disconnect the vacum lines taking the air box out and forget to put them back in/on?

Onimacus · 04-18-2006, 07:17 AM

Ok I must have them in the wrong spots. The wire that goes into the intake hose, i forgot to put that back on. So I plugged it in and tried to start the car and it just clicked at me.

Does that mean I have the plug wires on wrong?

Onimacus · 04-18-2006, 07:36 AM

5 6
3 4
1 2
___
Front of car.

ok i changed it so that the wires go 5-2 3-6 1-4....

The engine cranks but does not turn over... its not clicking anymore....

GSGALLANT · 04-18-2006, 08:45 AM

I know it's probably the last thing you want to hear, but labels are your friends when you disconnect something.

It looks like you have the wiring correct.

On a 3rd gen 3.4L (which I'm assuming you have - you should post the specs of your vehicle when you ask a question... you'll typically get more consistant answers if everybody's talking about the same truck):

The wire from the coilpack at the rear on the passenger's side goes to the plug at the front on the driver's side. The wire from the middle coilpack on the passenger's side goes to the plug at the rear on the driver's side. The wire from the front coilpack on the passenger's side goes to the plug at the middle on the driver's side.

See attached drawing here

Good luck!

fireteacher · 04-18-2006, 09:36 AM

the only extra thing you did was attach the vacum hoses..i think it could also be your starter contacts. mine was doing that, click , click and eventually it started up.
maybe not the case here but if it tried to run and shut off after a few seconds and now just clicks, i say starter. (asumming you didnt shuffle the wires around)

Onimacus · 04-18-2006, 01:36 PM

Sorry about not specifying the car... its a 1997 Tacoma 3.4L v6.

The car ran fine before I changed the plugs and wires, it was giving me a p0133 code (Cyl 2 misfire)

I wonder what I could have broke while just doing the plugs and wires =(

...Now when i try to start it... it clicks once and then with the clutch down and the key turned trying to start it... the lights go out and the clicking stops.

If i hold the key trying to start it after awhile, it starts to click faster. If i just leave the key in the ON position all the display lights turn on.

=( I've never messed up on spark plugs before I am afraid to tell my friend I broke her truck.

AH64ID · 04-18-2006, 02:06 PM

dont know for sure about 3.4's, but my 22re wont run on good plugs, wont even idle. It requires the cheap NGK or autolites...

Onimacus · 04-18-2006, 02:07 PM

I bought the OEM NGK's. Same exact ones that I pulled out, just new.

DavidA · 04-18-2006, 02:32 PM

Um....battery low perchance?

AH64ID · 04-18-2006, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onimacus

I bought the OEM NGK's. Same exact ones that I pulled out, just new.

Something must be hooked up bass ackwords, or yeah, batt could be too low...but once it started it should have run...

fireteacher · 04-18-2006, 06:54 PM

I vote 75 % battery, (also), jump it and see what happens.

jct61765 · 04-19-2006, 03:16 AM

keep us posted.

MTL_4runner · 04-19-2006, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onimacus

Sorry about not specifying the car... its a 1997 Tacoma 3.4L v6.

The car ran fine before I changed the plugs and wires, it was giving me a p0133 code (Cyl 2 misfire)

I wonder what I could have broke while just doing the plugs and wires =(

...Now when i try to start it... it clicks once and then with the clutch down and the key turned trying to start it... the lights go out and the clicking stops.

If i hold the key trying to start it after awhile, it starts to click faster. If i just leave the key in the ON position all the display lights turn on.

=( I've never messed up on spark plugs before I am afraid to tell my friend I broke her truck.

Sounds like the truck has a bad battery (or perhaps alternator which caused the battery to slowly die).
Charge the battery again and bring it to a store to be load tested.

andyf80 · 04-19-2006, 08:20 AM

just did the same thing with mine the other day...

if you can keep the motor running by reving the engine and it sounds like it is missing a cyl.
make sure you have remembered to plug the Mass Air Flow sensor back in (its on the air intake). That would do it.
oh and like they said the vaccum hose too.

let us know

04-18-2006, 04:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
fireteacher Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,677	did you disconnect the vacum lines taking the air box out and forget to put them back in/on? __________________ Shaun 99 limited 4runner 3.4L MODS: TJM-17/Sonoran shackle hangers/driving lights - DIFF Breather - Sliders - Cobra 19 ULTRA III cb and 3ft. Wilson ant - 265/75/16 Definity Dakota A/T - "SATOSHI MOD" - All Weather Mats - Locker Mod - Fog Light Mod - Vortex Classic Muffler My profile http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=96117

04-18-2006, 08:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
GSGALLANT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,753	I know it's probably the last thing you want to hear, but labels are your friends when you disconnect something. It looks like you have the wiring correct. On a 3rd gen 3.4L (which I'm assuming you have - you should post the specs of your vehicle when you ask a question... you'll typically get more consistant answers if everybody's talking about the same truck): The wire from the coilpack at the rear on the passenger's side goes to the plug at the front on the driver's side. The wire from the middle coilpack on the passenger's side goes to the plug at the rear on the driver's side. The wire from the front coilpack on the passenger's side goes to the plug at the middle on the driver's side. See attached drawing here Good luck! __________________ 2002 4Runner, Auto-A340F, 3.4L, 4.30 Gears TJM T15 Front Bumper & Warn M8000, 4xInnovation sliders, Sonoran Steel 1.2 Lift, Toytec LCA Skids, Tundra Brake Upgrade (231mm), Extended rear diff breather, Deckplate Mod, Andymod, Dual batt setup with Optima blue top aux battery, Hardwired 1000W inverter, Aux fuse box, Full time power to 12V plugs, Yaesu FT7800R Radio, "4-air" system for airing up/down tires. 2004 Camry LE - stock (and will stay that way) 1993 4Runner has been sold Last edited by GSGALLANT; 04-18-2006 at 08:46 AM.

04-18-2006, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
fireteacher Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,677	the only extra thing you did was attach the vacum hoses..i think it could also be your starter contacts. mine was doing that, click , click and eventually it started up. maybe not the case here but if it tried to run and shut off after a few seconds and now just clicks, i say starter. (asumming you didnt shuffle the wires around) __________________ Shaun 99 limited 4runner 3.4L MODS: TJM-17/Sonoran shackle hangers/driving lights - DIFF Breather - Sliders - Cobra 19 ULTRA III cb and 3ft. Wilson ant - 265/75/16 Definity Dakota A/T - "SATOSHI MOD" - All Weather Mats - Locker Mod - Fog Light Mod - Vortex Classic Muffler My profile http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=96117

04-18-2006, 01:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Onimacus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8	Sorry about not specifying the car... its a 1997 Tacoma 3.4L v6. The car ran fine before I changed the plugs and wires, it was giving me a p0133 code (Cyl 2 misfire) I wonder what I could have broke while just doing the plugs and wires =( ...Now when i try to start it... it clicks once and then with the clutch down and the key turned trying to start it... the lights go out and the clicking stops. If i hold the key trying to start it after awhile, it starts to click faster. If i just leave the key in the ON position all the display lights turn on. =( I've never messed up on spark plugs before I am afraid to tell my friend I broke her truck. Last edited by Onimacus; 04-18-2006 at 01:55 PM.

04-18-2006, 02:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
AH64ID Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,637	dont know for sure about 3.4's, but my 22re wont run on good plugs, wont even idle. It requires the cheap NGK or autolites... __________________ -John '05 Dodge 3500 SRW 4x4 SLT 5.9 Cummins QC LB NV5600 6 Spd, Pricol EGT and boost, 2" Level, Jake Brake, Muffler Delete, filtered, lubed and bypassed by Amsoil, Mag-Hytec Rear, Fast Coolers, Baldwin 7977, Smarty JR SW#1, Toyo 285's... 2003 SR5 4Runner, V6 4WD. 1" cornfed lift Previous Toyota's '92 Red Truck NALA Speed doesn't kill, its the sudden stop that hurts.

04-18-2006, 04:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
SlightlyModified Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hamilton, Oh Posts: 217	Make sure you didn't crack a plug. I've done it before, and left me baffled for days.

04-18-2006, 07:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Onimacus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8	Ok I must have them in the wrong spots. The wire that goes into the intake hose, i forgot to put that back on. So I plugged it in and tried to start the car and it just clicked at me. Does that mean I have the plug wires on wrong?

04-18-2006, 07:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Onimacus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8	5 6 3 4 1 2 ___ Front of car. ok i changed it so that the wires go 5-2 3-6 1-4.... The engine cranks but does not turn over... its not clicking anymore....

04-18-2006, 02:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Onimacus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8	I bought the OEM NGK's. Same exact ones that I pulled out, just new.

04-18-2006, 02:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
DavidA Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 919	Um....battery low perchance? __________________ 2002 Stellar Blue 4Runner Sport Edition Cold Air Intake Magnaflow Exhaust Iridium Sparkplugs Kenwood KDC-MP628 Blaupunkt Separates in all of the doors Two RF P2002 amps Kenwood 12" Subwoofer My baby: Pics

04-18-2006, 06:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
fireteacher Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,677	I vote 75 % battery, (also), jump it and see what happens. __________________ Shaun 99 limited 4runner 3.4L MODS: TJM-17/Sonoran shackle hangers/driving lights - DIFF Breather - Sliders - Cobra 19 ULTRA III cb and 3ft. Wilson ant - 265/75/16 Definity Dakota A/T - "SATOSHI MOD" - All Weather Mats - Locker Mod - Fog Light Mod - Vortex Classic Muffler My profile http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=96117

04-19-2006, 03:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
jct61765 Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Peterborough, New Hampshire Posts: 431	keep us posted. __________________ 2002 4runner sport 4X4 87,000 and counting 2007 Camry LE "I'm bitterly clinging to Guns and Religion" (and I'll keep the rest of the constitution too)

04-19-2006, 08:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
andyf80 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 15	. just did the same thing with mine the other day... if you can keep the motor running by reving the engine and it sounds like it is missing a cyl. make sure you have remembered to plug the Mass Air Flow sensor back in (its on the air intake). That would do it. oh and like they said the vaccum hose too. let us know Last edited by andyf80; 04-19-2006 at 11:49 AM.

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