Plug wire order

198,000 MILES • 5.2L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SAMANTHA135
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I asked someone to switch out the plug wires and distributor cap for me. Instead of leaving the wires in and marking the location on the distributor, they pulled everything out and were then unable to put the wires back in. I found a firing order for the wires, and I am pretty sure I followed it correctly, but my car will now not start. It tries, but wont turn over. Is there a clear diagram someone with little car knowledge can follow to make sure the wires are in the correct order? Most of what I found just shows on the cap, and says not to pull the other end so they do not get mixed up. What if its too late for that.
Jul 9, 2016 at 3:29 PM
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Jul 9, 2016 at 9:30 PM
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SAMANTHA135
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That is completely different than the one had. Thank you so much, it started right up!
Jul 10, 2016 at 3:40 AM
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You are welcome, Wrenchtech is one of our best online mechanics. Please use 2Carpros anytime, we are here to help.

Best, Ken
Jul 15, 2016 at 2:39 AM
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