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Old 08-03-2010, 02:42 PM
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I'll try to keep this short. I changed my plugs on my 02 wrx, now I'm getting misfire codes. I have swapped the plugs out and few other things and can't figure it out. I can't feel the misfire's and the car seems to run fine. If anyone has some free time and would like to help me out, that would be awesome. I don't have a lot of extra cash right now, but I do have some extra computers(alien ware), nice leather computer chairs, monitors, and some other stuff from my store than I could part with.
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Old 08-03-2010, 03:01 PM
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I don't remember the correct name, but try to find a print out that displays the firing pattern and how each plug should be wired from the distributor to the actual spark plug.
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Old 08-03-2010, 07:57 PM
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What kind of plugs did you use?
What gap did you set the plugs at?
What mods do you have?
What heat range plug did you use?

We need more info before we can help.
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Old 08-03-2010, 08:57 PM
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Default Re: need help in richmond area with wrx

Originally Posted by wrxtrem1
What kind of plugs did you use?
What gap did you set the plugs at?
What mods do you have?
What heat range plug did you use?

We need more info before we can help.
-First tried ngk's, then autolite's
-.030
-one step colder plugs
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Sounds like incorrect gap settings.

Which model number of plugs are you using? I think there was a FAQ or Guide on NASIOC for spark plugs with the correct gapping for a variety of spark plugs.
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Old 08-04-2010, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Digital4N6
Sounds like incorrect gap settings.

Which model number of plugs are you using? I think there was a FAQ or Guide on NASIOC for spark plugs with the correct gapping for a variety of spark plugs.
There gaped correct.
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gap the ngk to .025 and see if that helps
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Default Re: need help in richmond area with wrx

Originally Posted by slowr6
I'll try to keep this short. I changed my plugs on my 02 wrx, now I'm getting misfire codes. I have swapped the plugs out and few other things and can't figure it out. I can't feel the misfire's and the car seems to run fine. If anyone has some free time and would like to help me out, that would be awesome. I don't have a lot of extra cash right now, but I do have some extra computers(alien ware), nice leather computer chairs, monitors, and some other stuff from my store than I could part with.
I know the problem!!! Its stupid simple!!! Wrx's have racist coil packs. The black coil packs must be in the back "closer to the firewall" while the white coil packs need to be in front "closer to the radiator" if not then it won't start and or you will have misfires after a tune up. Make sure the white plug goes on the white coil and the black plug goes on the black coil.
http://www.wrxtuners.com/forums/f72/...uestion-18495/


White plug in the front, black plug in the rear.




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Old 08-05-2010, 04:14 PM
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Yeah I have that right too.
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