1996 Honda Civic Spark Plug Wire Order

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SLH030
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I have a 1996 Honda Civic DX with 130,000. I am trying to replace the spark plug wires and I have the firing sequence, but for some reason it still isn't working :?
My question is when installing the plugs with the firing sequence 1342 where is number 1 on the distributor cap when looking down in to the engine. Also, when the sequence says 1342 do I attach the wires in that order clockwise on the distributor cap to their subsequent positions on the engine?

Please Help, new to this, but I really want to learn.
Apr 5, 2006 at 2:15 PM
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MOTIBS
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wish i could help more am having same problem, from what people have told me you are right. spark plug wires go clockwise 1,3,4,2. my car is doin same thing.
Jun 23, 2006 at 3:43 AM
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first of all why were you replaceing the sparkplug wires? always replace them by taking one off then hold new wire next to old to get the right size. one at a time, never all at once. make sure they are not laying on the motor when done. go to an autozone and ask someone to see if the firing order is right. these guys all have worked on cars and seen it all..get a haynes manual for you car, a picture paints a thousand words....vandragon
Jun 24, 2006 at 12:04 AM
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CHECK IGNITION COIL
Jun 24, 2006 at 2:44 PM

Suggested Repair

Replace the spark plug wires one at a time, matching each new wire to the removed wire so the lengths and connections stay correct. Keep the wires off the engine, confirm the 1-3-4-2 firing order, and use a Haynes manual or parts-store diagram to identify distributor terminal No. 1 before reconnecting them.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Honda Civic DX with 130,000 miles replaced the spark plug wires using firing order 1-3-4-2, but the engine still would not run. They asked where cylinder 1 is on the distributor cap and whether the wires should be attached clockwise. Another owner reported the same problem, agreed with the clockwise 1-3-4-2 order, and suggested checking the ignition coil. The expert advised replacing wires individually, keeping them off the engine, verifying the firing order, and consulting a Haynes manual.

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