1989 BMW 325 ignition

Tiny
NORWOOD E30
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  • 1989 BMW 325
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 179,000 MILES
A cuople of months ago I tried to change the spark plug wires. But I had installed them incorrectly so I hear a ping knock and back fire. Then I see a little smoke at the time as well. Now what damage did I do because after the issue the car never turned on after that.
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 AT 6:12 PM

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Tiny
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You probably didnt do any damage, but the car is not here in front of me and I am unsure of what help you need. Btw, the firing order of inline sixes is 1-5-3-6-2-4 and there are cylinder identity numbers on the distributor cap, you cant get it wrong.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 AT 9:54 PM

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