New spark plug wires???

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Feb 16, 2007 | 01:08 PM

tasilver

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New spark plug wires???

MY 99 ta m6 is running worse each day. The car boggs down or hesitates in 2nd and 3rd gear around 2-3000 rpm. I posted in another forum and it was suggest it might be caused by clog fuel rail, injectors, plugs, plug wires, and fuel filter. The car does not want to keep running at idle in the AM (leave for work at 5:45 am, cold outside). It seems that once the car is warm it runs better but it is taking longer and longer to begin to drive normal each day. I put fuel injector cleaner in it yesterday and the plugs were replace about a month ago when I had headers installed. I am thinking I may need to replace the plug wires next. how hard is this and does any one know any good threads as far as instruction go. any idea what is wrong with my car

Thanks for any help.

Feb 16, 2007 | 02:06 PM

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plug wires are a breeze....the number 8 might be a little tough but just be patient and feel the pop when they go on....

check your front o2 sensors also i bet they could use a change

Feb 16, 2007 | 03:15 PM

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Thanks, but if the front o2 sensors were bad there would be a ses code right?
I will try the plug wires first.

Feb 16, 2007 | 03:22 PM

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Thanks, but if the front o2 sensors were bad there would be a ses code right?
I will try the plug wires first.

They wear out after a while but dont always throw a code. If the car is acting up when its cold, it has nothing to do with oxygen sensors. O2 sensors arent even active until the car warms up.

Feb 16, 2007 | 09:54 PM

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If you replace the wires just make sure you take the time when installing the new ones that you feel and hear the 'click/pop' on the plugs to make sure they are fully seated.

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