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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Default Help testing spark plug wire
My 2010 96" SG is running on the rear cylinder only. When I wiggle the front spark plug wire at the ignition box the front cylinder will try to run. I believe that plug wire has gone bad. Anyone now what resistance values to check with an ohm meter?

I have cleaned and check the spark plugs also.

Thank you for your help
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Low tech way to check would be to swap the front / rear cylinder spark plugs and see if it makes any difference.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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I'd just go buy a couple new plugs if that's not the problem then you have a couple of spares.
 
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A new wire is like $8.
 
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I'd switch the wires like neckball said. looks like the fastest way to get an answer. Let us know what you find out.
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