HELP!!! Wrong firing order now what?

[Alaskanredneck]

I just changed my plugs and wires on my 96 X ohv and i mixed up the front and back plug wire on the drivers side when i started it up it ran like crap for a sec then had a loud bang like something hitting the oil pan or something. it took me a sec to figure out what had happened i thought i had maybe left a tool in the engine compartment. i shut it off figured it out changed the plug wire on the coil, now it starts rough evens out at about 2000rpm. When i was checking where it would smooth out at the cel started flashing, i shut it off let it sit for about 10 min started it back up after about 10 sec the cel came on full time. I unplugged the battery and that is where i sit now. I know i'm a moron for mixing up the firing order i hope i didn't toast the engine i just bought the truck last Sunday.

 

[Alaskanredneck]

I finally took a step back put my ego back in the garage and broke out the Haynes guide. I rechecked the firing order and i had the drivers side all kinds of messes up. now she runs smooth as a kitten. well it runs smoother than it did before i changed the plugs and wires.

 

[rubirodi]

You are not the only one. I did the same last weekend. But I have not the manual available. Could you tell me the firing order and correct cable connections between coil terminals and each plug?
Thanks

 

[Maniak]

I"ve messed up the firing order on the X a few times.. and I know the one side isn't the same as the other..

Fun when its the simple things, ain't it

~Mark

 

[GETMYBELTSON]

Don't feel bad. I just installed a thermostat backward and it was leaking fluid like crazy... thought I overheated it and cracked a head during the post-flush start up. Naturally after hours of worrying I realize I should probably check the thermostat housing durrrr