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1997 Explorer XLT Spark Problem

Tiny
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I have a 1997 Explorer XLT V8 with 129,000 miles. As a part of normal maintenance, I changed the spark plugs and spark plug wires this weekend. Now I have a misfire in cylinder #2 and #3 (from CEL code as well as timing light). However, when I test the wires with a variety of plugs outside of the cylinder, there is a strong spark. There were no issues before changing the plugs/wires. Incidentally, the two cylinders are on different coil packs.

Any ideas?
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Saturday, January 6th, 2007 AT 10:43 PM

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Tiny
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IT is so easy to cross a couple wires. More often than not, I cross a couple when I change wires. I feel like a moron when I do it knowing how easy it is to do :roll: That and I type the same words twice for some reason. The left and right side of the brain musn't work together well enough in my head :lol:

You need to recheck them with a diagram.
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Sunday, January 7th, 2007 AT 7:34 AM

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