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Old 08-12-2011, 10:34 AM   #1
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Exclamation Helllllpppp!!!!

I was on my way to school today when all the sudden my truck instantly lost like 80 percent of its power. Any ideas?
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Old 08-12-2011, 10:49 AM   #2
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I would start with checking plugs,wires, and coil pack. Also do this CLICK--->Please create a signature
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^what he said
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I just did and discovered it wasnt sparking on the second cylinder and I just got a new coil and it still isn't working
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You skipped a step. Start with plugs and wires, if that's not it then get a new coil.
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i did all the steps i got a new coil and it wont spark on the number two spot on any of the coils
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i did all the steps i got a new coil and it wont spark on the number two spot on any of the coils

Did you put new plugs in and gap them correctly? New wires as well?
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Any check engine light?
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Yes it's been on for a while
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Yes it's been on for a while

Any idea on the code read out? Diagnoses?
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