94 Grand Am 2.3 quad-4 sohc vin.code 3 180000 miles,

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DARREN SCHULER
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Running on 1&2, 3&4 not. Have checked injectors and replaced one that was not completly closing(#4),all injectors spraying.Checked spark (#3) weak plug had 125000 ohms resistance,replaced all.Coils between 5000 & 6000 ohms (1-4)(2-3),no short to cover.Multi spark not as bright as I think maybe it should be but all equal.No unusual noise,power steering pump turning,exhaust manifold 1&2 heats up,3&4 doesn't (first clue) plugs 3&4 very little soot,cylinder end of plug housing/ground staying silver, little discolorization on electrode(2nd Clue).It doesn't seem to shake quite as bad but still scratching my head.Whats next?
Dec 31, 2006 at 3:29 AM
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SERVICE WRITER
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Ignition coil housing and boots are real common on this one.
Dec 31, 2006 at 9:46 AM
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DARREN SCHULER
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Just installed new coils and housing,no luck. Going to start over and recheck everything. More ideas? Is this the proper place to reply to suggestions?
Dec 31, 2006 at 10:29 AM
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SERVICE WRITER
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Maybe check compression in the bad cylinders. Did you replace the boots for the plugs?
Dec 31, 2006 at 3:45 PM
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MATHIASO
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what is wrong with the car?
please explain...
Jan 1, 2007 at 3:48 AM
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