I put spark plugs in the wrong place and started it

Tiny
DANAUSMUS
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After it wasn't running right I turned it off and now the engine wont turn over. What should I do? The car wont start after I put the plugs in the right place
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 AT 2:20 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Are you sure you got the wires in the correct position? Wrong firing order would not allow the engine to start.

Have you tested for sparks?
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Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 AT 2:35 PM
Tiny
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Refer to diagram for firing order.
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Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 AT 2:37 PM

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