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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 12:44 AM
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Another rough idle/acceleration post

I just searched for about 2 hours and didn't see anything like my situation.
I just installed a new cap, coil, rotor, wires, plugs, and module with all Accel stuff. Now the car will start right away with no problems, but the idle is 'slightly' rough. When accelerating, there is a noticeable loss of power almost like one cylinder isn't firing. I know that injectors are possible, but since it happened IMMEDIATELY after changing the ignition stuff, what would be the most likely cause? I hear people talking about their aftermarket modules pretty bad. Does this sound like it?
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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are you positive you have the firing order correct? if you have 2 backwards it will cause the kind of problems your describing
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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It's very easy to get the wires installed incorrectly. I've done the "5-7 swap" more than once...
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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Also, make sure the plug wires are clipped securely on the cap terminals and on the plugs.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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D'OH!

five and seven WERE switched! Good thing I can follow a simple Chilton's diagram huh?

Thanx for the help guys!
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