plugs and wires changed still loose the coil for 2&5 after 20 to 30 miles

1991 DODGE STEALTH
127,000 MILES
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TONY W
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Changed the coil plug wires plugs and on long drives ( like to work) after 30 miles or so the center coil stops working causing major missfiring strong fuel odor tachometer jumps all over the place at a loss the next run of parts to change are getting expensive. Need some guidance
Apr 19, 2012 at 9:29 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the crankshaft position sensor-
Apr 19, 2012 at 9:36 AM
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TONY W
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New motor for me where is the crankshaft sensor located and how do I test it
Apr 19, 2012 at 9:57 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a repair manual?
Apr 19, 2012 at 9:59 AM
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TONY W
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None local had to order it only had the car 5 days
Apr 19, 2012 at 10:03 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the coils and power transitor
Apr 21, 2012 at 2:53 PM
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