Troubleshooting plug wires

1993 HONDA ACCORD
100 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILL
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frequently the spark plug wires (1 sometimes 2) will loose connection from the plug(s), and rise at out of place, rendering them useless. Why?, and How dio I repair the problem?
Jan 24, 2011 at 10:31 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Torque down the sparkkplugs as specified -combustion chamber could be leaking
Jan 24, 2011 at 10:36 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Also re check the wire ends, if these are older wires especially, the steel connector could be too loose to grab properly, push it on until you feel it click into place.
Jan 24, 2011 at 11:03 AM
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HONDAMIKE
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Also, if the wires have been damaged by oil. They will be swollen and not stay in the tubes.
Jan 25, 2011 at 8:35 PM
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