Ticking that sounds like a plug wire is arcing?

1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO
195,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRIAN K CONNER
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I have a ticking that sounds like a plug wire is arcing on the driver's side of the motor but can't see an arc. just had all six injectors replaced due to leaking fuel. Help Please!
Apr 11, 2023 at 5:15 PM
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STRAILER
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response. I would check to make sure the spark plugs are tight.
Apr 11, 2023 at 8:15 PM
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BRIAN K CONNER
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I forgot to add that, it runs like it’s missing out too while driving it.
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Apr 12, 2023 at 1:55 AM
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BRIAN K CONNER
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Did you get the video I sent?
Apr 12, 2023 at 6:32 AM
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Oh yes, that sounds like the ignition system, I would replace the spark plugs, plug wires and ignition coils. Thanks for the video.
Apr 13, 2023 at 10:25 AM
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BRIAN K CONNER
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I’m hoping I don’t have to replace the coil packs but I am going to start with the wires because I took one of the back wires off yesterday and started it up and there was no difference in the way ran
Apr 13, 2023 at 11:34 AM
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Sounds good. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Apr 15, 2023 at 9:21 AM
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