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Check engine light and sluggish acceleration

jzim14

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Oakley, Ca
Year, Model & Trim Level
97 special edition
Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I have a 97 special edition 4.0 automatic 4WD. Recently I have have problems with sluggish acceleration and pinging and backfiring. This trouble came about immediately after doing a tune up, so i rechecked the plug gaps and made sure the wires were getting good connections..... no help. An engine scan told me cylinders 2 and 5 misfire. I checked all sensors on the intake side and all electrical connections and still haven't found the problem. Any suggestions?

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jzim14
 






Double check to make sure the new plug wires are installed properly. You didn't cross 2 and 5, did you?
 






No everything is on in correct firing order, plug boots are snug.
 






recheck the 2 and 5 cylinder plugs and wires.. are the wires drawing current and if so, are either of the plugs sparking?
 






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