my toyota 4 runner is backfiring after I changed the plugs and wires?

1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
20,000 MILES
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TRAYK
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It was running really bad...I had no power and it was burning gas fast! The check engine light came on and was reading a code for a misfire on 6. I had all the sparkplugs changed and the wires. Now it is even worse...the check engine light is blinking and it is backfiring!
Mar 2, 2012 at 6:43 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the computer scanned for code/s -start here
Mar 2, 2012 at 6:59 AM
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TRAYK
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I cant really drive it anywhere to have it scanned. I have a friend that seems to think I need a timing belt. But it the same friend that changed my plugs and now its worse!
Mar 2, 2012 at 7:06 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the firing order if its correct
Mar 2, 2012 at 7:18 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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It's a good bet that something is messed up in the firing order or the installation of one of the coils.

Mar 2, 2012 at 7:36 AM
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